Transmission Line Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. in the United States is seeking an engineer focused on high-voltage transmission line design, spanning civil and electrical disciplines.

Projects range from 34.5kV to 500kV, with titles including Design Engineer II, Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer depending on experience. Candidates must have a PE license or be able to obtain one within a year, a bachelor’s in Civil or Electrical Engineering, and at least 3 years of hands-on transmission line design

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years in transmission line design; senior roles may require 10+ years.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, ANSI standards for transmission design.

Responsibilities

• Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines.
• Represent the Engineering department and participate in inter-department meetings.
• Attend meetings with customers to support the Sales department and the engineers.
• Monitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget and exceed customer expectations.
• Able to perform transmission line engineering work independently.
• Balance innovation and standardization of work processes.
• Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignments.

Skills

Transmission line design

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

PE licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Primary Function:
Performs engineering work with a focus on transmission line design including both civil and electrical practices. Requires knowledge of transmission systems from 34.5kV to 500kV with familiarity with basic principles related to line design and practices related to this specialization. Successful candidates may be placed in job titles ranging from Design Engineer II, Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer based upon experience and knowledge in the field.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines
• Represent the Engineering department and participate in inter-department meetings
• Attend meetings with customers as needed to support the Sales department and the engineers
• Monitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget and exceed customer expectations
• Able to perform transmission line engineering work independently.
• Balance innovation and standardization of work processes
• Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignments
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
Bachelor degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in transmission line design; successful candidates will have at least 3 years; experience in transmission line design with more senior level positions requiring 10 years or more in hands on design. Must be a licensed professional engineer with ability to become licensed in multiple states or must be able to gain license within one year of hire.

• Minimum 3 years experience in actual hands on design work as it relates to transmission line design
• Experience in preparing cost effective designs in EPC environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of substation structures, foundations, and site development issues
• Knowledge of common engineering application software, particularly such tools as PLS-CADD
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI and ANSI that apply to transmission design
• Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary for a complete a project

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy