Senior Transmission Line Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Welty Energy is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead technical reviews for high voltage transmission line projects. This role involves preparing construction documents, mentoring junior staff, and providing technical assistance to the project management team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in transmission line design and relevant engineering degrees. While primarily remote, applicants must reside in or near Pittsburgh, PA, or New England.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Transmission Line Engineer well versed in design engineering of high voltage transmission lines (34kV – 500kV).
• PE license advantageous.
• Comfortable with 15-20% travel (project specific).

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical review process for client transmission line projects ensuring compliance with client standards.
• Prepare construction plan documents and assist with proposals.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Provide technical assistance to project management.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of all work products.
• Analyze/model wood, steel, and lattice structures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, environmental, architectural, structural or similar technical field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional energy services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV.

As such Welty Energy is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our team! As a Senior Transmission Line Engineer, you will lead the technical review process for our client(s)’s transmission line projects ensuring compliance is met in line with client standards and expectations.

While this position is primarily remote we do ask that candidates reside in Pittsburgh, PA or in and around the New England area due to client expectations.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Technical review of high voltage transmission line designs (34kV – 500kV). Prepare construction plan documents as required per project. Assist with the preparation of proposals. Perform site visits when necessary. Mentor and assist in the professional development of junior engineering staff. Consult on internal projects when requested by the PM, Portfolio Manager, or Executive Vice President.
• Provide technical assistance to the Welty Energy Project Management Team.
• Take a lead role in growing the Welty Energy Transmission Line Engineering team.
• Interface with client’s engineering groups and project management team to provide regular and timely updates.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of all work product.
• Perform analysis/modeling of wood, steel, and lattice structures.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering at an ABET accredited university is .
• We will accept a Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical, environmental, architectural, structural or similar technical field.
• 10 years of experience as a Transmission Line Engineer well versed in design engineering of high voltage transmission lines(34kV – 500kV).
• PE license advantageous
• Comfortable with Travel 15-20% travel (project specific)

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