Lead/Principal Transmission Line Engineer

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Orange (CT); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Leaves of absence options

Flexible work options

Recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Résumé du poste

AtkinsRéalis seeks a seasoned T&D transmission line engineer in the United States to lead design efforts for 12 kV–500 kV projects, including overhead and underground lines. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with clients and regulators, and driving feasibility, cost estimation, and tender documentation.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic environment, applying PLS tools and GIS to optimize designs and ensure compliance with US standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain within 1–2 years.
• Minimum 5 years of transmission lines design experience for Lead level.
• Minimum 10 years of transmission lines design experience for Principal level.
• Proficiency with PLS software suite (PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-TOWER).
• Knowledge of US transmission line design codes and standards.

Responsabilités

• Sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
• Lead a team of T&D engineers and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Detailed design of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission lines.
• Underground transmission line design from 12 kV to 230 kV.
• Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
• Prepare project cost estimates, specs, and tender documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with clients/contractors.
• Coordinate with disciplines and review work; interface with permitting/regulatory bodies.
• Perform field reviews during construction; potential Project Engineer/Manager role.

Connaissances

T&D engineering

PLS software

EMF studies

Line loss analysis

GIS (ArcGIS)

Tower structural analysis

US codes & standards

Formation

BS in Electrical Engineering

P.E. licensure or eligibility

Outils

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

ArcGIS

Description du poste

Job Description Overview

• Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
• As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up the AtkinsRéalis US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress).
• Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
• Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
• Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
• Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
• Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers.
• Interface with clients and contractors.
• Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
• Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Perform field reviews of work during construction.
• Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.

About you

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
• Minimum 5 years of transmission lines design experience for Lead level
• Minimum 10 years or transmission lines design experience for Principal level
• Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
• Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
• Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
• Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.
• Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
• Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
• Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
• Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
• Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Expected compensation range

Expected compensation range is between $95,000 - $140,000 for lead level and $115,000 - $161,000 annually hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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