Physical Engineer II

United Grid Solutions; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Grid Solutions is seeking a transmission engineering professional to lead design, engineering, and technical support for a transmission engineering and design team. You will deliver safe, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering and design services, including renewable interconnections and grid modernization opportunities.

The role involves providing technical direction on complex problems, managing project schedules and budgets, supporting proposals, and contributing to cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Engineering.
• ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 1–3 years of electrical utility transmission line design experience.
• Prefer EIT, working towards PE license.
• Knowledge of high voltage transmission lines (69kV+).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance on transmission line problems and technical issues.
• Plan, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and sketches with accuracy.
• Improve engineering knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Interact with customer engineers and maintain professional relationships.
• Develop and maintain client relations and monitor deliverables.
• Support proposals and cost estimating.
• Visit sites to advise on design issues during construction.

Skills

Transmission line design

Engineering concepts

Project planning

Effective communication

Drawing packages

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

BS in Electrical/Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

NESC knowledge

IEEE standards

ASCE standards

AutoCAD

Job description

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, to include renewable energy interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to eventually lead discipline work for projects, perform engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.

Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.

Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.

Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages.

Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.

Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers.

Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Engineering .

Required Engineering Degree awarded from a College of University that is accredited by ABET.

Experience

1-3 Year(s) Experience as an Engineer with the electrical industry in the field of power delivery.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Prefer EIT, working towards Professional Engineering (PE) license

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work alone or with limited supervision.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts as they impact civil-structural designs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.
• Technical competency or familiar with general aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware, poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading) ; understanding of foundation design, grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension limits; etc.
• Knowledgeable of a complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of Transmission Lines.
• Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI and IEEE.
• Working knowledge and experience to perform:
• Total installed cost estimating
• Specifications and Contract documents.
• Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients
• Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction
• Provide general project management capabilities to accomplish projects in an efficient manner
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and contracts
• Support design needs of permitting activities
• Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer