Transmission Line Engineer

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an engineer to join the transmission department, collaborating with senior engineers and clients on transmission line projects. The role involves engineering analysis, design, documentation, and coordination with regulators to secure permits.

You will lead design activities, develop cost estimates, and mentor junior engineers while occasionally visiting project sites to ensure alignment with plans and schedules.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in utilities working with Transmission Line Design.
• Two to five years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish.
• Two to five years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for Transmission Lines projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET).
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience.
• An EIT License is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design activities related to transmission line design, including analysis and documentation.
• Prepare project construction documents such as plans, profiles, specifications, schedules and BOMs.
• Develop design alternatives and cost estimates for projects.
• Design transmission facilities with voltages from 12 kV to 765 kV.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and contractors to secure permits.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to other engineers.
• Act as project lead for transmission projects.
• Coordinate work within the group to complete transmission projects.
• Initiate corrective action when objectives are not met.
• Occasional site visits required.

Skills

Transmission Line Design

Engineering Documentation

Project Leadership

Regulatory Coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience

Job description

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world.

About the Role

The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The engineer will be working with senior engineers to complete projects that support our utility customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management.
• Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material.
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates.
• Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV and 765 kV.
• Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with AEP policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permit.
• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives.
• Function as a project lead for transmission projects.
• Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met.
• Work under supervision of higher-level engineers.
• Position will require occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in utilities working with Transmission Line Design.
• Two to five years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish.
• Two to five years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for Transmission Lines projects.
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET).
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience.
• An EIT License is desirable but not required.