Transmission Engineer - Transmission (St. Louis, Columbus, Akron)

Burns & McDonnell; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ohio is seeking a skilled Transmission Line Engineer. This role entails designing high voltage transmission lines, preparing construction documents, and providing field support. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have experience in transmission engineering. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This full-time position may require occasional travel and is part of a dynamic team focused on delivering successful client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related from an ABET-accredited program with 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge in civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transmission Line design

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Our Transmission & Distribution division is looking for a staff Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing business in the Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices. Our Transmission Line Engineers are expected to maintain a high attention to detail, possess working knowledge of Transmission Line design, demonstrate ownership of their work, drive for continual improvement, and collaborate effectively with their team and clients in order to make our clients successful.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Occasional travel to client and project locations will be expected.
• 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).
• 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.

Additional Information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Electrical Engineering

Primary Location: US-MO-Saint Louis

Other Locations: US-OH-Akron, US-OH-Columbus

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 260854

Job Hire Type: Experienced #T&D