Project Engineer - Electrical Transmission Line

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in high voltage transmission lines. The role involves designing and executing projects, performing analysis, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in overhead transmission line design. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for local travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in routing and designing high voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Professional Engineer licensure or preparation to take the PE exam soon.

Responsibilities

• Route, design, and execute high voltage transmission line projects.
• Estimate project costs and conduct quality control reviews.
• Communicate regularly with clients and support business development.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Power Line Systems software

Job description

Project Engineer - Electrical Transmission Line

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Category: Civil Engineering

Job Number: 45875987

Compensation: $130,000-150,000 / year

Job Description

Title: Project Engineer - High Voltage Transmission Line

Location: Reno, NV (Remote, with local travel)

Salary: Up to $150k, commensurate with experience and licensure

Overview

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals. Our expert recruiters support you throughout the process. As a Best of Staffing company, Sterling offers exciting work with top employers across the U.S.

Job Responsibilities

1. Route, design, and execute high voltage transmission line projects (69kV to 500kV), potentially acting as a technical project lead.
2. Perform structure analysis, loading trees, wire sag and tension analysis, and develop design criteria and specifications for transmission line design and procurement.
3. Estimate project costs and conduct quality control reviews.
4. Communicate regularly with clients and outside personnel, travel to project sites, and support business development in transmission line markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer licensure or preparation to take the PE exam soon.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in routing and designing high voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Experience with 69kV to 500kV overhead line design, including Power Line Systems software (PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE).
• Experience designing drilled pier foundations.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.