Staff Transmission Engineer - (Southeast Region)

SolveNow Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is hiring for an engineering position focused on high-voltage overhead transmission line design in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves leading engineering efforts in PLS-CADD modeling and providing guidance to junior staff. Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, alongside experience with Power Line system-based programs. Opportunities for leadership development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related with 3 years transmission engineering experience.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with 2 years transmission engineering experience is acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of standard civil/structural engineering techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering responsibilities for overhead transmission line design.
• Prepare specifications for construction and materials for high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Provide instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transmission Engineering

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification

Tools

PLS

Power Line system-based programs

Job description

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
• Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and materials for high-voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structural design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
• Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high-voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role, at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Engineers and our clients. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• Or 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).
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.