Transmission Line Engineer

TechServ Engineering; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

TechServ Engineering is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design overhead and underground transmission lines using proprietary CAD software, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

In this role you will develop scope details, prepare cost estimates, analyze design factors such as line clearances, and incorporate as-built changes while maintaining professionalism in interactions with peers, clients, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in utilities sector.
• 5+ years of experience with PLS CADD or similar program(s).
• Advanced communication skills (verbal and written).
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Create cost-effective designs for high voltage transmission lines 69kV–765kV.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and other deliverables per client requests.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with peers, supervisors, clients, vendors, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PLS CADD

Communication skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

FE or EIT certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

TechServ has been providing the highest quality consulting and engineering services to the electric utility and telecommunications industry since 1992. We are a rapidly growing, progressive company dedicated to hiring and developing a highly skilled, diverse, engaged workforce to meet and exceed our clients' needs.

TechServ offers a competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental benefits, 401K, training and development opportunities, and paid time off. Learn more at:www.techserv.com

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Transmission Line Engineer is primarily responsible for using proprietary CAD software to design overhead and underground transmission lines, ensuring that all industry regulations and client standards are followed.

In this role, you will be required to identify scope of work details, develop cost estimates with limited available details, analyze design factors such as line clearances, incorporate changes from as-built documentation, and more.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create cost-effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines [69kV to 765kV]
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and other deliverables, per client requests
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism in all interactions – with peers, supervisors, clients, vendors, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s (preferred) in one of the following fields: civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other relevant STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in the utilities sector
• 5+ years of experience with PLS CADD or similar program(s)
• Advanced communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools suite, especially Excel
• Completed FE or EIT certification is strongly preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Eligibility to work in United States of America

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Prolonged sitting and standing are required
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and company and client needs

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance offered
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Company Holidays

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