Lead Transmission Line Engineer – Remote/Hybrid

GFT; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Health benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking an OE Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group. The role involves leading transmission line project designs, acting as Owner’s Engineer for major utility clients, and coordinating with clients and project teams to ensure constructability and adherence to client standards.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Electrical/Structural engineering degree and 4+ years in transmission line design, with strong knowledge of NESC/IEEE/NEC and PLS-CADD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of experience in transmission line design.
• In-depth knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards related to transmission line design.
• High proficiency in PLS-CADD.
• Knowledge and understanding of FAD Tools.
• Experience in electrical utility or utility consulting is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Project Team meetings with clients, other consultants, and contractors.
• Review client submittals to ensure constructability and compliance with client standards and procedures.
• Review transmission line segments using PLS-CADD or other structural design software.
• Review design criteria documents and construction specifications.
• Review comprehensive construction packages, including structure loading drawings, structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
• Review project schedules and ensure that materials and long lead times are ordered in time for construction.
• Review specifications in compliance with NESC, IEEE, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning.
• Oversee project implementation, ensuring proper verification of foundations, structures, and equipment installation.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers and technicians, fostering professional growth within the team

Skills

PLS-CADD

NESC

IEEE

NEC

FAD Tools

PE license

RISA-3D

STAAD

AISC

ACI 318

ASCE 7

ASCE 10

ASCE 48

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD

PLS-CADD

FAD Tools

Job description

GFT is seeking an OE Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group. The role involves leading transmission line project designs, acting as Owner’s Engineer for major utility clients, and coordinating with clients and project teams to ensure constructability and adherence to client standards.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Electrical/Structural engineering degree and 4+ years in transmission line design, with strong knowledge of NESC/IEEE/NEC and PLS-CADD proficiency.