Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Underground Transmission Line Engineer to lead design projects for utility clients. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. The role involves coordinating with teams, overseeing project specifications, and mentoring junior engineers, with travel required to client sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Underground Transmission Line Engineer.
• PE License and NCEES Registration strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of underground transmission line projects with a team.
• Design complex underground transmission line systems and perform QA/QC reviews.
• Mentor junior team members and interface with clients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty, is a professional services company specializing in program and project management, transmission line engineering, substation engineering and construction oversight on transmission, substation and distribution projects ranging in voltages from 4kV to 765kV. Headquartered in Akron, OH, and working nationally, Welty Energy currently manages approximately $500 million in construction projects for electric utilities in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.

As a Senior Underground (UG) Transmission Line Engineer, you will lead projects utilizing a team of engineers and designers to provide design services for our utility clients. This role is remote with travel to client site as required (15-20%); this means the remote position is to be based in or around the Boston, MA area.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of underground transmission line projects with a team of engineers and designers.
• Design complex underground transmission line systems, including duct bank design and cable pulling calculations.
• Coordinate with cable suppliers to specify line components.
• Oversee the development of construction specifications and drawings as required per project.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of all work product.
• Perform site visits when necessary.
• Provide mentoring to junior team members.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals.
• Interface with clients engineering groups and project management teams to provide regular and timely updates.
• Participate in the preparation of training materials.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Welty Core Values, OPTIC (Openness, Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Centricity).
• Establish trust and healthy rapport with client and contract engineer firms.
• Collaborate with Management Team to foster a productive and encouraging environment.
• Ability to travel to meetings and project locations (10-20% as an average)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering at an ABET accredited university
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Underground Transmission Line Engineer
• PE License and NCEES Registration strongly
• Familiarity with applicable design codes and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Important Notice to US Applicants:
Welty Energy, an affiliate of Welty Building Company, LLC., is an at-will employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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