Principal Transmission Line Engineer (Remote)

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); Remote; USD 155,500 - 210,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fargo, North Dakota, is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to manage high voltage projects. The ideal candidate will possess over 20 years of relevant experience and a Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include leading design and project documentation, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with client specifications. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment. An authorization to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 20 years relative transmission line engineering experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead transmission & distribution projects for Power and Renewable lifelines.
• Develop final construction documents and ensure quality control.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with proposal bids.

Skills

Expert knowledge in transmission line design

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Education

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

Master’s degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to support, manage, and lead transmission & distribution projects across both Power and Renewable lifelines. This critical role will have responsibility for design and/or coordination of High Voltage (69kV-500kV) transmission lines utilizing the PLS-CADD software, and developing the team while acting as a primary client-facing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help grow our team.

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate has excellent problem solving skills, uses advanced techniques and theory to complete complex high voltage and extra high voltage electric transmission line projects. They adapt and modify standard techniques to solve multifaceted problems and provide expert consultation for the design, development and implementation of technical plans and systems used in the construction of high voltage transmission lines. Responsibilities include facilitating collaboration between other disciplines and project team members; acting as client contact to determine project scope and understand client requirements; development of final construction documents and ensuring quality control and compliance with client requirements. Final deliverables will include project design criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, structure foundation drawings and construction specifications. The engineer will coordinate specific design aspects of projects, estimate construction costs, and specify materials. The candidate will also be regularly involved in internal training presentations, mentoring junior engineers, assisting with proposal bids, and improving internal design standards and processes.

What We Expect from You

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years relative transmission line engineering experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Licensure in multiple states preferred.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.
• Expert in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE required, with ability to train others.
• Expert knowledge and experience in all aspects of transmission line design and project types, including line routing, engineering & design, construction, structural analysis, clearance analysis.
• Previous experience working with or for a Utility is required.
• Proven track record of positive client relationships.
• Actively manages individual workload.
• Effectively leads in training and mentoring team members.
• Responsible for reviewing project drawings, calculations & specifications.
• Demonstrates wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Collaborates with multi-discipline team to ensure project success.
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and a variety of situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients and external agencies.
• Experience as industry subject matter expert, including involvement in industry committees and/or conference presentations preferred.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access) and AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency in MFAD/LPILE preferred.
• Highly driven toward team success and professional growth.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Compensation

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $155,500 - $210,300.

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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