Project Engineer III - Transmission

Booth Assoc; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility engineering firm in Summerville, South Carolina, is seeking a Project Engineer III to perform complex electric utility-related engineering tasks. The candidate will design and evaluate power lines using PLS-CADD software and prepare detailed technical documents. Required qualifications include a B.S. degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering, PE certification, and over 4 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this role along with opportunities for client interaction and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of applicable experience required.
• Must interface well with Clients, Vendors, Representatives, and Employees at all levels.
• PE required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electric utility-related engineering tasks and provide technical expertise.
• Design and evaluate transmission and distribution overhead power lines.
• Prepare sealed engineering plans, specifications, material lists, and labor contracts.

Skills

Proficiency in RUS and NESC requirements

PLS-CADD software

Client interface

Technical report preparation

Education

B.S. degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

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.

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.
• 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.