Transmission Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer specializing in high and extra-high voltage transmission lines to join their team in Vancouver, Washington. The successful candidate will design transmission lines, prepare construction documents, and provide field support during construction. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in engineering tools like AutoCAD and PLS-CADD are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
• Prepare construction documents and specifications.
• Provide field support during construction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team building

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (substitution for experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM (Revit)

Civil 3D

PLS-CADD

RISA-3D

Job description

• Design of high and extra-high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines using PLS-CADD.
• Prepare construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation assembly drawings.
• Prepare specifications and project design criteria.
• Provide field support during construction.
• The ideal candidate will be able to build and maintain strong relationships with clients as well as provide technical leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Experience in HVDC is a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Or Bachelor of Science in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT 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. 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.