Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Arcadis; Washington, Reno (District of Columbia, NV); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

AD&D

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

20 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer for the Power Delivery & Renewable team in North America. The role focuses on hands-on HVAC/HVDC transmission design, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project execution to codes and standards.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years’ experience in transmission lines (69kV–500kV), strong leadership, and the ability to engage with clients while driving quality and safety. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in transmission line projects (69kV–500kV) with ability to execute and deliver packages with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD; experience with PLS-POLE or PLS-TOWER is a plus.
• Design experience adhering to NEC, NESC, IEEE standards and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV and EHV transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV.
• Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies, plan & profile documents, bills of materials and construction packages.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, HV electrical, telecom, geotechnical engineers to develop complete IFC design packages.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager and Technical Lead to support project delivery and business development.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure QA/QC on work performed.

Skills

Civil engineering degree

PLS-CADD proficiency

HV/EHV transmission design

Code compliance (NEC/NESC/IEEE)

Client interface & project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team.
Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.

This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Substation Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, EV Technology and the System Planning and Studies teams, as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors.

The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands on Transmission (HVAC/HVDC) engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.

Role accountabilities:

• Support, develop, and deliver HV and EHV transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV
• Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, plan and profile documents, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
• Identify, evaluate, and support work with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management
• Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for projects.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support project and client services and plan.
• Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.

We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 30% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery transmission line package under minimal supervision
• Proficient with PLS-CADD software (good to have PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER)
• Ability to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license
• Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $101,376 - $168,960.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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