Sr Transmission Line Engineer

Mesa Brand; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Exceptional benefits including work/life balance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chattanooga is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer. The successful candidate will manage projects, prepare design documents, and work closely with project teams. Key qualifications include at least 8 years of experience, a degree in engineering, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and PLS-CADD. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience in TL engineering.
• Proficient in utilizing software like PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and Excel.
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply engineering principles as per project requirements.
• Define project objectives and prepare design estimates.
• Lead design teams and manage project execution milestones.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Responsibility for technical adequacy

Knowledge of Windows and design software

Safety compliance

Education

Four-year technical degree in engineering

Bachelor's or better in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

PLS-CADD

Excel

Job description

Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

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Mesa seeks an experienced Sr Transmission Line Engineer with the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve the more difficult technical problems related to specialty area.
• Possess aptitude for computing and design.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess good interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.
• Possess willingness to accept responsibility for technical adequacy of all output.
• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the department.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.

Education / Experience / Certifications

• Senior level engineering position requiring a four-year technical degree in engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience.
• Professional registration is desirable for this position.

Work Environment / Conditions

• Normal office environment with occasional field trips to plant sites requiring ability to walk and climb stairs or ladders in a plant or industrial environment occasionally requiring occasional overnight (or longer) stays.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of Principal Engineers and Engineering Managers.
• As a fully competent Engineer, independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements.
• Works with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to define project objectives, prepare design estimates, and define project requirements and design approaches for large or complex projects.
• Capable of acting as Lead Engineer on single discipline projects or smaller multi-discipline projects, responsible for determining design approach and working with design team to prepare required design documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.).
• Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a routine project.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Capable of preparing and verifying calculations using engineering formulas and skills or application specific software as required.
• Manages personal task assignments, and for designated projects manages assignments of other design team members to ensure adherence to scope, schedule and budget.
• Must be capable of directing project design teams comprised of engineers, designers and technicians on a single project.
• Monitors project execution milestones and schedules to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Performs technical and coordination checking/ review of deliverables and other project documents. Ensures deliverables comply with Business Unit procedures and meet applicable design requirements.
• Follows up on construction issues with design staff to resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
• Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an on-going substantial component at this level.
• Identifies conflicting design or schedule requirements and generates Project Deviation Notices in a timely fashion.
• May make project level decisions on assigned projects.

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience in TL engineering. Proficient in utilizing PLS-CADD (SAPS, Steel, Wood, Tower), AutoCAD, Excel software.
• Licenses & Certifications: Preferred: Professional Engineering (PE).
• Skills: Microsoft Office – Intermediate; Drafting/Design (CAD) – Advanced.
• Behaviors: Dedicated, Detail Oriented.
• Motivations: Ability to Make an Impact, Flexibility, Self-Starter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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