Transmission Line Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)/ESOP

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks a transmission line engineer to lead design and support for power line projects. You will work on conceptual to final detailed designs, including material procurement and construction support up to energization.

The role emphasizes FE modeling with PLS-CADD, plus development of drawings, specifications, and project scopes. A PE is preferred and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• 2+ years' design or project engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong organization and planning.
• PE license preferred; willingness to progress toward licensure.
• Willingness to travel; ability to oversee design staff.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of transmission lines.
• Material procurement and construction support through line energization.
• Create project scope documents and FE design modeling using PLS-CADD.
• Develop loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawings.
• Produce material and construction specifications and QA oversight.

Skills

Design engineering

Project engineering

PLS-CADD

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Locations: Billings, MT; Boise, ID; Englewood, CO; Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; Orlando, FL; Tucson, AZ

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has immediate openings for transmission line engineers at any of the locations identified above. A hybrid work model to work from home is possible.

Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization. The successful candidate will work under the direction and mentorship of a senior level engineer to develop design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities. Specific responsibilities include creating project scope documents; finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software; engineering design of structures and foundations; developing loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets; creating staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; producing material and construction specifications; and performing other design tasks as needed. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of designers, drafters and support staff.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering; 2+ years' design engineering experience, project engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience ; excellent verbal and written communication skills ; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license or the commitment to progress towards PE licensure is preferred. The successful applicant must have fundamental knowledge of transmission engineering principals and applicable codes, standards, and design tools. Experience with basic project management execution skills, and the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team is a plus. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer