Senior Transmission Engineer (Southeast Region)

SolveNow Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to manage transmission design projects from concept to completion. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 7 years of relevant experience, with a focus on EPC projects.

The successful candidate will lead design efforts, prepare specifications, perform quality reviews, and mentor junior engineers. Strong communication skills and a Professional Engineer (PE) License are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7 years of transmission engineering experience required.
• EPC project experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission design of projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare specifications and data sheets for transmission equipment.
• Quality review production drawings for project data.

Skills

Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques

Strong knowledge of transmission design codes

AutoCAD skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

PLS-CADD

Job description

• Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses, and Voltage Drop design.
• Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
• Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
• Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Participate in developing the project schedule, scope, budget, staffing plan, and construction plan. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
• Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, finds non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Quality review of the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and 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.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.