Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer II

Qualus; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join its Transmission Design team. You will design and create construction drawings for overhead transmission projects and model lines using PLS-CADD, with emphasis on 69kV–500kV designs.

Office options include Del Mar, CA; Lakewood, CO; or Vancouver, WA. Qualifications include a ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering, 2–4 years in overhead transmission design, and proficiency with PLS-CADD/AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• 2–4 years of overhead transmission design experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
• Perform structural analysis and design, perform foundation designs.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine ROW requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driver's license

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) eligibility

Ability to travel

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

EIT eligibility or able to obtain within 1 year

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Job description

Qualus is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join its Transmission Design team. You will design and create construction drawings for overhead transmission projects and model lines using PLS-CADD, with emphasis on 69kV–500kV designs.

Office options include Del Mar, CA; Lakewood, CO; or Vancouver, WA. Qualifications include a ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering, 2–4 years in overhead transmission design, and proficiency with PLS-CADD/AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.