Overhead Transmission Line Structural Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of utility-scale electrical transmission projects.

You will apply advanced engineering principles, work with project teams, and support client interfaces on moderately complex workstreams. The role emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, knowledge of PLS CADD, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with design standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Certifications/registrations often required; PE preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performance management, mentoring and recognition.
• Ensure policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated.
• Engage with clients to identify interests and drivers on projects.

Skills

PLS CADD

PE preferred

Written communications

Planning

Delegation

Team building

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

3D analysis software

Structural design software

Job description

Client Focus:

Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projectsCommunicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

Recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of an engineering process and/or of technical aspects of an industryDesigns a complete project of moderately complex scope within an assigned practice area(s)

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring):

• Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
• May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to:
• Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
• Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
• Approving timesheets and expense reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong PLS CADD experience and proficiency
• Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
• Written Communications, Drive For Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, And Building Effective Teams
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
• Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.
• Proven strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to think quick at the job site and in front of customer personnel.
• Good listening skills, customer focused, priority setting, delegation, teamwork and team building skills.

Experience

• Experience with the design of utility-scale electrical transmission systems.
• Structural design of transmission steel structures and their foundations.
• Basic structural steel and concrete experience using 3D analysis and design software.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

CertificationsMost positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration