Staff Transmission Engineer – Overhead Transmission

Planet Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group seeks a Staff Transmission Engineer for overhead transmission projects based in Austin or Houston. You will lead design teams from 69kV to 500kV, mentor staff, and execute design work with engineering judgment while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

Requirements include ABET-accredited civil engineering degrees with 3+ years of transmission experience (FE/PE preferred), strong CAD/analysis-tool proficiency, and excellent communication skills. Consulting background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership for overhead transmission design teams on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
• Independently executing design work with engineering judgment
• Performing quality reviews
• Identifying and communicating changes to the project scope to the engineering lead and the project manager
• Providing input and adhering to project schedules
• Understanding project budget
• Identifying and communicating technical risks associated with projects
• Identifying, developing, and communicating processes and tools to increase efficiency across the team and department
• Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department
• Will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and improve project team performance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Civil/structural engineering

Communication skills

Analytical skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS/PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Transmission analysis software

Analytical problem solving

EIT Certification

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree (or related)

FE exam completed

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS/PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

MathCAD

Job description

Job Title:Staff Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission
Location(s):Austin and Houston(Texas)
Contract length:Direct Hire
Pay:Compensationdiscussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonuscompensationpackage will meet the requirements.

Staff Transmission Engineer - Overhead TransmissionQualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferredor
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred or
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience required. Consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred

Staff Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission Description

• Providing technical leadership for overhead transmission design teams on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
• Independently executing design work with engineering judgment
• Performing quality reviews
• Identifying and communicating changes to the project scope to the engineering lead and the project manager
• Providing input and adhering to project schedules
• Understanding project budget
• Identifying and communicating technical risks associated with projects
• Identifying, developing, and communicating processes and tools to increase efficiency across the team and department
• Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department
• Will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and improve project team performance
• Other duties as assigned