Project Engineer III - Transmission

Booth & Associates; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth & Associates in Summerville, SC, is seeking a Project Engineer III to perform electric utility engineering tasks with minimal supervision in the Transmission Department.

You will design and evaluate overhead lines using PLS-CADD, prepare reports, plans, materials, and contracts, and contribute to safety standards.

You will interface with clients and vendors, visit sites, and travel as needed; PE licensure and 4+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• 4+ years of relevant utility design experience.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, RUS and NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate transmission and distribution overhead lines using PLS-CADD.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, sketches, and sealed plans.
• Develop and maintain project specifications, material lists, and labor contracts.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

RUS proficiency

NESC knowledge

Client interfacing

Education

B.S. in Civil or Electrical Engineering

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.