Senior Project Engineer - Transmission

SolveNow Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver, Washington, is looking for a Senior Project Engineer specializing in high voltage transmission lines. The role encompasses designing transmission lines, preparing key construction documents, and offering field support. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least three years of transmission engineering experience, demonstrating strong technical and communication skills. This position emphasizes the importance of attention to detail and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of transmission engineering experience, preferably in consulting.
• Strong knowledge in civil/structural engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
• Prepare construction documents and specifications.
• Provide field support during construction.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Team building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree

Successful completion of FE exam

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

Civil 3D

Job description

About the job Senior Project Engineer - Transmission

• Design of high and extra-high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
• Prepare construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation assembly drawings.
• Prepare specifications and project design criteria.
• Provide field support during construction.
• The ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients as well as provide technical leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Experience in HVDC is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.