Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Hybrid) 69kV–500kV

Sargent & Lundy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer for a hybrid role based in San Diego. You will design lines from 69kV to 500kV, perform cost analyses, and develop design criteria and route siting.

You will also coordinate with vendors, lead a small project team, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree, strong PLS-CADD skills, and 5+ years of project experience, with familiarity of relevant codes and design methods.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
• Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.

Skills

PLS-CADD

MS Office

Project coordination

Vendor/client interaction

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

ArcGIS

CDEGS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a transmission line engineer for a hybrid role based in San Diego. You will design lines from 69kV to 500kV, perform cost analyses, and develop design criteria and route siting.

You will also coordinate with vendors, lead a small project team, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited engineering degree, strong PLS-CADD skills, and 5+ years of project experience, with familiarity of relevant codes and design methods.