Senior Underground Transmission Engineer & Technical Leader

Transmission & Distribution World; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $122,400–$168,300 per yr

Annual bonus 20%

401(k) match & company contribution

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Transmission & Distribution World is seeking an experienced Senior Underground Transmission Engineer (PE) to lead studies, designs and evaluations for critical transmission assets. You will mentor engineers, support regulatory matters, and drive cost-effective project execution.

The role requires a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a state PE license, with 8+ years of UG transmission experience and strong knowledge of codes, standards and industry practices.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Knowledge of Underground Transmission engineering designs, principles and practices.
• 8+ years of experience in Underground Transmission engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, practices, and advanced engineering principles.
• Industry expert who participates or leads industry committees or has published technical documents.
• License must be issued by the state in which you are practicing.

Responsibilities

• Performs consultation and training on highly complex Underground Transmission engineering areas requiring the application of advanced Underground Transmission engineering principles.
• Evaluates complex technical issues that require highly specialized knowledge in very specific areas and recommends actions or programs for their resolution.
• Leads the implementation of large specialized Underground Transmission Engineering projects and teams to develop studies, proposals and designs while considering cost effectiveness.
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in Underground Transmission Engineering.
• Participates in department planning, through field/site walkdowns, attends meetings, provides budget recommendations and monitors performance.
• Acts as an expert witness and provides expert opinions for regulatory and/or legal proceedings for Underground Transmission engineering.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in Underground Transmission Design.
• Provides detailed technical training, mentorship, peer review, and guidance to other Underground Transmission Engineers.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical analysis

Problem solving

UG Transmission design

Regulatory knowledge

Industry leadership

Education

Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Transmission & Distribution World is seeking an experienced Senior Underground Transmission Engineer (PE) to lead studies, designs and evaluations for critical transmission assets. You will mentor engineers, support regulatory matters, and drive cost-effective project execution.

The role requires a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and a state PE license, with 8+ years of UG transmission experience and strong knowledge of codes, standards and industry practices.