Principal Transmission Line Engineer

Worley; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley, based in Berks County, Reading, seeks an experienced engineer for their Power Networks Transmission Line Design Group. The role involves designing transmission lines, performing structural analysis, and leading project teams.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in transmission line design and hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transmission line design including EHV (345kV or higher) system designs.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from 34.5kV to 765kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules for transmission line projects.

Skills

Transmission line design

PLS-CADD

Technical leadership

Interpersonal communication

Electrical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering

7+ years of experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose

You will provide engineering and design support for the Power Networks Transmission Line Design Group.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from 34.5kV to 765kV range.
• Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Perform foundation designs.
• Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
• Review vendor submittals.
• Monitor or perform highly complex engineering, design, calculations, analysis or other technical tasks.
• Manage his/her own workload and proactively address potential problems.
• Perform independent reviews of technical work. Perform employee development activities including mentoring, training, and constructive feedback.
• A team player excelling in the commitment of resolution of complex issues. Must have a positive attitude and engaging personality.
• Perform proposal preparation, proposal estimates, and provide input to scope documents and client presentations.
• Work in a team-oriented environment with ability to work independently or as part of a group when and as required.
• Responsible for the quality assurance of the documents to the applicable Worley and client standards.
• Commitment to Customer service and ability to work independently on more varied and complex tasks when required.
• Supervise/coordinate other engineers of equal and lesser experience to successfully deliver a project. Provides technical direction to subordinate team members.
• Complete tasks in accordance with project procedures, applicable codes and/or standards, on schedule and within budget.
• Discuss technical problems and communicate effectively with other project personnel and outside Customers.
• Perform independent audits and reviews of technical work.
• Perform the function of a team leader that is capable of solving complex issues and act as a lead engineer responsible for the quality of the deliverables.
• Interface with other departmental staff, project management, and with outside Customers.
• Ability to travel to job sites to perform site walkdown.
• Responsible for the quality assurance of the documents to the applicable drawing standards and responsible for the proper document management procedures are followed.

What You Will Bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Extensive experience in transmission line design including EHV (345kV or higher) system designs.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and knowledge with PLS-TOWER.
• Experience working in project leadership role.
• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its Customers.
• A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Knowledge with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Substantial technical land practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Experience working in project leadership role.
• Experience in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
• Ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal and written communication skills that permit working efficiently alongside senior substation engineers and designers in a team setting.

Required

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• 4 or 5 year bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• +7 year of experience.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.