Transmission Line Engineer - Hybrid/Remote Design & Upgrades

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB seeks a Transmission Line Designer Engineer with energy discipline experience to support distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission line projects within our Energy Engineering team. Flexible location and hybrid work arrangement enable collaboration with an integrated, multidisciplinary group.

The role requires a B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in utilities, and familiarity with GIS, PLS-CADD, Asset Management, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering with a concentration in structures/power preferred.
• 3+ years preferred of experience within the utilities industry.
• EIT certification preferred
• Familiar with the NESC a plus

Responsibilities

• Support electric distribution/sub-transmission/transmission upgrade and refurbishment projects.
• Compile, review, and assess engineering archives, vendor drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Design/Assess overhead lines, wood, concrete, tapered tubular steel, hybrid structures, and deep foundations.
• Prepare bill of materials, structure work lists, minor design packages, major design packages, staking diagrams, plan and profile drawings, design specifications.
• Prepare written technical reports and oral presentations documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

GIS/PLS-CADD/MS Office

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical Eng (structures/power)

Tools

PLS-CADD

GIS

Asset Management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

VHB seeks a Transmission Line Designer Engineer with energy discipline experience to support distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission line projects within our Energy Engineering team. Flexible location and hybrid work arrangement enable collaboration with an integrated, multidisciplinary group.

The role requires a B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical Engineering, 3+ years in utilities, and familiarity with GIS, PLS-CADD, Asset Management, and MS Office.