Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Senior Transmission Line Engineer 2, where you will design high-voltage transmission lines and mentor junior engineers. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits including health plans and generous paid time off. Collaborate with a diverse client base while ensuring project success and adherence to industry standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Paid annual personal/sick time

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on diverse transmission assignments.
• Knowledge of design codes like NESC, IEC, and IEEE.
• Experience with engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria.
• Direct a small project team and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Proficiency with PLS-CADD

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

MS Office

PLS-CADD

Job description

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This Position Will Offer You The Ability To Apply And Expand Your Knowledge Of Transmission Line Engineering Including, Conductors, Hardware, Insulation, Structures, Foundations And Electrical Principles To

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Responsibility for cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines.
• Responsibility for conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
• Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components.
• Direct a small project team.
  
  

The Position Will Also Offer You The Opportunity To

• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Work with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams.
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
  
  

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills And Experience

• This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software to able to review transmission line models.
• 5 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments that have included the following: transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, the preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaising with construction and installation.
• Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
  
  

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Have a current PE license or the ability to acquire one within one year.
• Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Experience with scheduling.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.
  
  

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
  
  

Compensation Range

$91,220.00 - $140,750.00

Awards & Recognition Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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