Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 131,960 - 205,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Chattanooga seeks an experienced transmission design engineer. Responsibilities include designing transmission lines, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience and proficiency in PLS-CADD. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive compensation package, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 12 or more years of transmission design experience required.
• Experience preparing scopes of work and conceptual designs.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Prepare reports and studies to meet client requirements.

Skills

Transmission design experience

Proficiency with PLS-CADD

Engineering standards knowledge

Education

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities may include the following:

• 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 position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

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.
• 12 or more years of transmission design experience.
• 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

Health & Wellness

Awards & Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range: $131,960.00 - $205,330.00

Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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.