Lead Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Tampa, Rocky Point (FL, NC); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to design high voltage transmission lines and mentor a talented team. In this role, you will coordinate design activities, ensuring compliance with specifications and client needs. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a strong team dynamic. With a generous relocation package and award-winning benefits, this opportunity is perfect for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the field. Join a company that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Relocation package

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission design with a focus on high voltage.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and knowledge of engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV and mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with client specifications.

Skills

Transmission design

Mentoring

Technical report preparation

Client interaction

Engineering standards knowledge

Education

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

Job description

Description

The role of Lead Transmission Line Engineer may include the following responsibilities:

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10 or more years of experience in transmission design.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PE license
• PMP certification
• Construction experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits.

Compensation Range

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.