Transmission Engineer

K&A Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Rochester, New York is seeking a highly skilled Transmission Engineer. You will lead and design transmission lines for various projects while applying your expertise in electrical engineering. This exciting role offers a competitive salary between $95,000 and $115,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401K options with company match, paid holidays, and more. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the energy and utility sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within transmission lines.
• Perform engineering responsibilities without assistance and minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects.
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD.
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy.

Skills

Conductor Selection

Line Design

Project planning

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLSCAD

Job description

K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Transmission Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Rochester, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• Conductor Selection
• Structure recommendations
• Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
• LiDAR and aerial photo data
• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
• Detailed estimate and probability modeling
• Other studies as required to complete the projects
• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with Avangrid TM standards and NESC/other standards
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:
  • Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
  • Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
  • Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within transmission lines
• Perform engineering responsibilities without assistance and minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Strong attention to detail, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving

Pay Range $95,000-$115,000/annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Relocation Assistance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.