Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Via Logic LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Work-life flexibility

E-learning training

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer in the United States. This role involves working on high-voltage and extra high-voltage electric transmission design projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with a preference for candidates local to Orlando. Competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being are included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electric utility transmission system design.
• Experience reviewing transmission line designs and construction packages.
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analyses and prepare bidding documents.
• Draft plans and specifications for electric transmission projects.
• Collaborate with project teams and interface with various stakeholders.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

Bentley ProjectWise

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country. This position involves applying NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Responsibilities include engineering analyses, preparing bidding documents, drafting plans and specifications, and preparing material procurement and construction documents. The role requires collaborating with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Location: Ideally, the candidate will be local to Orlando to work a hybrid schedule, but all candidates residing in Florida or Georgia will be considered for REMOTE.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Experience reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment but also independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
• Work in a client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
• Program Expertise:
  • PLS-CADD and POLE
  • Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Program Experience:
  • PLS TOWER
  • Bentley ProjectWise
  • Mathcad
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • LPILE or FAD Tools
• Construction Management and Support

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