Senior Level Transmission Line Engineer

POWER Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join their dynamic team in Austin, TX. In this pivotal role, you will lead and coordinate high voltage transmission line projects, ensuring effective execution and fostering strong client relationships. Your expertise in engineering design and project management will be crucial as you support the growth of the department and contribute to innovative solutions in the energy sector. Join a company that values professional development and offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth services

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Fertility and gender-affirming care benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in overhead High Voltage and EHV transmission line design.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD and experienced in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and manage engineers on transmission line projects.
• Coordinate with clients and maintain project schedules and budgets.

Skills

High Voltage Transmission Line Design

Project Management

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering licensure (PE)

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

TOWER

FAD

Job description

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer for our Overhead Transmission design team. The candidate will work in the Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Department in our Austin, TX office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, supporting, and coordinating the following:

• POWER/WSP Culture
  • Department alignment with POWER/WPS’s Culture Codes
  • Contribute to the growth of Austin’s culture through strong leadership characteristics
  • Encourage growth, engagement, and accountability
  • Maintain a healthy relationship with colleagues and foster areas of improvement where needed
• Project Support
  • Lead the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established
  • Manage engineers, drafters, and designers on small to medium sized engineering projects and interface directly with the client
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule and budget
  • Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified
  • Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
  • Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to POWER/WSP
  • Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
  • Facilitate and adhere to POWER/WSP’s QA/QC procedures to ensure the correct personnel perform the required reviews
  • Participate in industry conferences to improve professional growth and knowledge transfer
  • Develop transmission line design knowledge related to PLS-CADD, structure design, foundations, assembly drawings, steel pole performance loading, material procurement, construction specifications, and support
• Project Manager Support
  • Maintain project status reports
  • Provide regular project updates and forecasts
  • Lead and support client meetings in-person and remotely
  • Develop client relationships to position POWER/WSP for future work
• Department Manager Support
  • Support resource planning for current and upcoming projects
  • Participate in hiring processes
  • Contribute to business improvement initiatives
  • Address personnel conflicts and performance issues constructively
  • Assist in business planning and budgeting

Required Education/Experience:

• Professional Engineering licensure (PE)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
• Strong command of English language skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Minimum 10 years in overhead High Voltage and EHV transmission line design, including route selection, structure design, and bid package development
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD
• Experience managing projects and leading multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Electric utility industry experience
• Experience with POLE, TOWER, and FAD software packages
• Cost estimating and scheduling skills

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global environmental and engineering consulting firm and a top design firm in the energy sector. We create positive impacts for communities and clients across various sectors. Join us to explore opportunities, innovate, and tackle challenging projects.

Our philosophy: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth services
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Fertility and gender-affirming care benefits

POWER is an equal opportunity employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.