Senior Transmission Line Engineer — 69–765 kV, Hybrid

Sargent Lundy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned transmission design engineer for a hybrid role based in Houston, TX. The candidate will design transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with specifications and client requirements using PLS-CADD.

The position requires 15+ years of relevant experience, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and the ability to interact directly with clients while adhering to industry standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 15+ years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience with scopes of work, conceptual designs, design basis, equipment selection, calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

Skills

Transmission design

PLS-CADD

Client liaison

Mentoring

Engineering judgment

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned transmission design engineer for a hybrid role based in Houston, TX. The candidate will design transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with specifications and client requirements using PLS-CADD.

The position requires 15+ years of relevant experience, an ABET-accredited engineering degree, and the ability to interact directly with clients while adhering to industry standards.