Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Substation Engineering Company; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to focus on high voltage transmission line design. This role involves detailed design work, project management, and mentoring of junior staff, offering a competitive salary and full benefits.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Group Life Insurance/LTD/AD&D

401K

Voluntary Benefit Plans

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design of structures.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of high voltage transmission lines.
• Develop design standards and specifications.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

Job description

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Substation Engineering Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is a full-service provider of Transmission, Substation, and Distribution engineering and design services for Electric Utilities. Our corporate culture is rooted by our emphasis on providing high quality deliverables at a reasonable cost. We have a very experienced staff in all facets of transmission, substation and distribution engineering, and design.

Job Description:

Lead structural engineering position focusing on the performance of both routine and complex activities and tasks related to the design of high voltage transmission lines (69kV through 765kV).

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Perform complex tasks requiring the application of structural engineering techniques and procedures to prepare calculations, drawings, construction documents and engineering estimates and evaluations for construction projects using in depth experience and knowledge of structural design.
• Develop and maintain design standards, material and equipment specifications, construction standards, and engineering practices for overhead and underground transmission lines.
• Use experience to anticipate engineering and construction needs and leadership to provide advice and recommendations to support construction.
• Lend support to the establishment of line ratings through LiDAR survey evaluation and other survey and inspection methods.
• Lead and mentor less experienced team members to manage and execute design projects and construction support and review work of others to assure adherence to client and industry codes, standards, and good utility practice.
• Monitor budget and schedule for assigned tasks.
• Work with designers, drafters and lower level engineers to guide the development of drawings.

Desired Education, Experience, and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural and foundation engineering.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in the design of steel, wood and concrete structures, and foundations.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Proficient in the use of PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-POLE.
• Ability to independently work through individual projects and also play a key role in broader projects.
• Accuracy and attention to detail as well as ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Full Benefit package:

• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Group Life Insurance/LTD/AD&D
• 401K
• Voluntary Benefit Plans

Position Classification/Compensation

• Exempt
• Competitive pay structure

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities, Engineering Services, and Civil Engineering

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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