Project Engineer III - Transmission

Booth & Associates; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth & Associates in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Project Engineer III in the Transmission Department to perform electric utility engineering tasks and provide technical expertise to solve design problems with minimal supervision. This role focuses on delivering sealed drawings, specifications, and contracts to clients.

Candidates should have a B.S. in Civil or Electrical Engineering, PE license, 4+ years of experience, and proficiency in PLS-CADD.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of applicable experience required.
• PE license required.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD software.
• Familiarity with RUS and NESC requirements.
• Ability to prepare sealed engineering plans and materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sealed drawings, specifications, and contracts for utility projects.
• Design and evaluate transmission and distribution overhead lines using PLS-CADD.
• Perform field/site visits to observe and inspect projects with senior team members.
• Interface effectively with Clients, Vendors, Representatives, and Employees at all levels.

Skills

RUS standards

NESC standards

Client interfacing

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Description

Project Engineer III is a position within the Transmission Department to perform electric utility-related engineering tasks and provide technical expertise to solve design problems under minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of complex tasks, delegating and reviewing routine tasks through Project Engineer I’s and II’s, as well as Engineering Technician I’s and II’s. These tasks deliver sealed drawings, specifications, and contracts to Booth’s clients. The expected level of supervision of a candidate will be based on their years of experience and qualifications.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Proficiency in RUS and NESC requirements.
• Design and evaluate transmission and distribution overhead power lines utilizing PLS-CADD software to ensure that the needs of the Client are met in the most economical and effective manner. Models are built from the ground up or are minor revisions to existing models.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Support and contribute to a company-wide safety culture by following established safety standards, policies, and best practices, helping to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and the public.
• Prepare sealed engineering plans, specifications, material lists, and labor contracts for utility projects.
• Assist in the continued development of both Company and Client standards to provide guidelines for future project planning and design.
• Must interface well with Clients, Vendors, Representatives, and Employees at all levels.
• Perform field/site visits to design, observe, and inspect projects with a more senior team member.
• Travel is required for this position on an as-needed basis.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering required. 4+ years of applicable experience required. PE required. Proficiency in PLS-CADD software.