Transmission Line Engineer

Global Edge Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to provide design and oversight for high voltage projects. Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of related experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and technical expertise in Transmission Line utility design. The position may be located in Lutz, FL, or other locations, offering a direct-hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Transmission Line design experience, preferably with high voltage.
• Technical competency in all aspects of Transmission Line utility design.
• Ability to deliver complete design packages on budget and on time.
• Knowledge of transmission line components, foundation design, grounding, and sag/tension.
• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE, ACI and IEEE.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to transmission line design projects.
• Lead projects and manage schedules and budgets.
• Interact with customer's internal engineers on a daily basis.
• Interact with customer engineers and technical personnel daily to ensure requirements are met.
• Support proposal development and technical scope during pursuits.

Skills

Transmission line design

Engineering technical support

Problem-solving expertise

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

PLSCADD

Job description

Location: Lutz, FL (Also hiring in Fort Mill, SC, Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC)

Direct-hire

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, to include renewable energy interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages.
• Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record.
• 5+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.
• Technical competency in all aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware, poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading); understanding of foundation design, grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension limits; etc.
• Knowledgeable of a complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of Transmission Lines.
• Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI and IEEE.
• Working knowledge and experience to perform:- PLSCADD Line design