Transmission Line Engineer

Techserv; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Company Holidays

Holidays

Job summary

A progressive engineering company based in Texas seeks a Transmission Line Engineer responsible for designing overhead and underground transmission lines using CAD software. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in the utilities sector. Ideal candidates will have expertise in PLS CADD, advanced communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Competitive benefits are provided, including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s (preferred) in engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in the utilities sector.
• 2+ years of experience with PLS CADD or similar software.
• 2+ years of experience with PLS CADD or similar program(s).
• FE or EIT certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create cost-effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and deliverables.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Expertise in Microsoft Excel

PLS CADD

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PLS CADD

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.
• 2+ years of experience in the utilities sector
• 2+ 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 #TS25