Principal Engineer

LaBella Associates; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer - Transmission Lines to join its Program Management Services Division in Pittsfield, MA. The role involves leading transmission line design for capital projects, utilizing PLSCAD for compliance, and managing routing strategies. Candidates should have 10+ years of engineering experience and a PE license. Benefits include flexible work schedules and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10 years or more of engineering experience in the functional area.
• PE required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects.
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD.
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing.

Skills

Engineering experience

Line Design

Project Management

PLSCAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

LiDAR

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Principal Engineer - Transmission Lines position in our Program Management Services Division. This position will be located at our Client’s Pittsfield, MA office.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

Responsibilities

• Conductor Selection
• Structure recommendations
• Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
• Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
• LiDAR and aerial photo data
• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
• Detailed estimate and probability modeling
• Other studies as required to complete the projects
• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with AVANGRID TM standards and NESC/other standards
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:
• Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
• Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
• Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

Qualifications

• 10 years or more of engineering experience in the functional area
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
• PE required

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our benefit offerings cover the must‑haves (healthcare and retirement), the just‑in‑cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry‑on‑tops (fitness reimbursements, year‑end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events