Transmission Engineer III

United Grid Solutions; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Grid Solutions seeks a transmission line design engineer to lead technical work for an engineering and design team. You will provide direction on complex problems for transmission line projects, including renewable interconnections and grid modernization.

The role requires leading discipline work, responsible charge duties, and managing schedules and budgets, with contribution to proposals and cost estimates. Strong communication with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (civil/structural or electrical) from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• 5–7 years of electrical utility transmission line design experience.
• Experience with 69kV+ transmission line design and related materials.
• Ability to deliver complete design packages (drawings, BOM, specs) on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and direction for transmission line projects.
• Plan, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and sketches with accuracy.
• Lead discipline work, mentor designers, and manage project budgets.
• Support proposals and cost estimating; interact with client engineers.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Communication skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

NESC knowledge

ASCE/ACI knowledge

Job description

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, to include renewable energy interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under minimum supervision in the area of power transmission and substations, the incumbent will provide:

• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Interact with customers' internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers.
• Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client.
• Perform otherduties as assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK

QUALIFICATIONS

: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

s.EDUCATION and/o r EXPERIENCE

E Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Engineerin

g.Required Engineering Degree awarded from a College of University that is accredited by ABE

T.Experien

ce5-7 Year(s) Experience as an Engineer with the electrical industry in the field of power deliver

y.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

: Prefer Professional Engineering (PE) licen

seOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIE

• S:Understanding of basic engineering theories and principle
• s.Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendation
• s.Ability to work alone or with limited supervisio
• n.Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic background
• s.Good written and oral communication skill
• s.Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts as they impact civil-structural design
• s.Effective oral and written communication skill
• s.Self-motivated and able to work independentl

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DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATI

• ONSBachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineeri
• ng.Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES reco
• rd.5+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and high
• er.Technical competency in all aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware, poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading); understanding of foundation design, grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension limits; e
• tc.Knowledgeable of a complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of Transmission Lin
• es.Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quali
• ty.Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI and IE
• EE.Working knowledge and experience to perfo
• gn.Total installed cost estimat
• ingSpecifications and Contract documen
• ts.Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/draft
• ersCollaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clie
• ntsVisit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construct
• ionProvide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient man
• nerAssist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and contra
• ctsSupport design needs of permitting activit
• iesExperience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawin

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Di

sabledUnited Grid Solutions is a Non-Union C

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