Line Design Engineer

Lancesoft; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft seeks a Line Design Engineer SR in Georgia to design and support high-voltage transmission line projects. You will lead design activities, perform safety-focused evaluations, and collaborate with internal teams and contractors on HVTL standards and construction packages.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, a BS in engineering, and a PE license is preferred. This is a 1st shift, 100% onsite opportunity with pay on W2.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or relevant technical degree.
• Significant experience in transmission line design is required.
• Professional Engineering license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL) using engineering processes and design criteria.
• Support estimate preparation, develop design options, and prepare construction specifications.
• Provide QA reviews for contractors during line design projects and prepare design packages.
• Ensure safety first and understand HVTL planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance processes.
• Estimate materials for transmission projects and support project teams during operations and emergencies.

Skills

Advanced engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Strong work ethic

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension or Conversion)

Pay Range: $50-53.00/hr on W2

Shift hour: 1st Shift (100% Onsite)

Job Description:

• The Line Design Engineer SR position requires 10+ years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree or professional engineer license.
• Responsible for applying engineering processes, design criteria, and software applications to design and construct high-voltage transmission lines (HVTL).
• Supports estimate preparation, develops design options, and prepares construction specifications.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and quality assurance reviews for approved contractors as they develop design solutions, cost estimates, and construction packages for outsourced line design jobs.
• Job responsibilities include creating a safe work environment by putting safety first, understand the process used for HVTL planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance, understanding the functions and activities of various internal departments involved in HVTL design, construction, and maintenance, understanding transmission line design practices and work processes, using all software applications used in HVTL design, understanding NESC and client design standards, supporting design standard and criteria development for the system, supporting construction and maintenance teams during day-to-day operations and during emergency restoration of failed equipment, providing quality assurance reviews for PLS-CADD line models and job construction package, estimating material for transmission projects, transmitting construction packages and supporting specifications.
• Skillsets and expertise required for this position include advanced engineering knowledge, problem solving skills, significant discretion making independent decisions based on procedure, proficient TLD software knowledge, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The position is responsible for supporting special project PMs who are responsible for managing high-priority, non-routine, or technically complex assignments.
• These projects will include accelerated, highly visible 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV projects. The position responsibilities include engineering expertise, project management, and innovation to improve processes and execute unique Transmission projects in full compliance with all relevant corporate policies and all environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/Education:

• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil), Engineering Technology, or relevant technical degree
• Significant experience in transmission line design is required
• A Professional Engineering license is preferred. Experience:
• Experience working in or in support of transmission line design is required
• Thorough knowledge of transmission line design practices including the use of PLS CADD is required
• Experience in managing and scheduling large complex engineering projects is strongly preferred