Transmission Line Engineer – IV

Jobtailor

Round Rock (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior transmission line engineer to lead engineering and project management within a multidisciplinary team in Texas. You will design lines from 69 kV to 500 kV, review peers' designs, and ensure compliance with project specs and industry standards.

You will mentor engineers, lead documentation, perform value engineering, and participate in site visits as needed, traveling within the US. A PE license and 7+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering.
Minimum of 7 years of related transmission line engineering experience.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US.
Proficiency in using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines.
Strong knowledge of design codes and standards (NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE 7/48/74, AISC, ACI 318).
Experience with foundation design using FAD Tools and/or LPile.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate with other disciplines for cohesive designs.
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Experience collaborating with stakeholders including clients, vendors, contractors.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level guidance on transmission line engineering and project management.
Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range.
Review and approve designs generated by peers.
Ensure designs meet project specifications and standards.
Champion compliance with industry standards and guidelines.
Contribute to internal design procedures and standards.
Mentor and train engineering team members.
Review and approve all project models and documentation.
Perform value engineering to optimize cost.
Participate in project site visits as needed.

Skills

Transmission Line Engineering

Project Management

PE License

PLS-CADD Proficiency

Design Codes and Standards

Mentoring

Electrical Studies

Foundation Design

Team Leadership

Cost Estimation

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

PLS-TOWER

FAD Tools

LPile

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Provide senior-level guidance of transmission line engineering and project management principles while working in a multidisciplinary team
• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 500 kV range
• Review and approve designs generated by peers
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, design requirements, and company quality standards
• Champion consistent application and compliance with industry standards, codes, and engineering guidelines throughout transmission line projects
• Contribute to the creation, improvement, and implementation of internal design procedures and standards
• Mentor and train engineering team members, share technical expertise, and support professional development
• Review and approve all project models and documentation and serve as a Responsible in Charge
• Perform value engineering design analyses to determine the most cost-competitive design
• Participate in project site visits as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s in engineering in Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 7 years of related transmission line engineering experience
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US
Proficiency in using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines
Strong knowledge with design codes, standards, and guidelines such as NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE 7, ASCE 48, ASCE 74, AISC, and ACI 318
Prior experience in foundation design using FAD Tools and/or LPile
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a cohesive project design
Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, evolving, and deadline-driven environment
Experience collaborating, communicating, and coordinating with project stakeholders including internal interdisciplinary SMEs, clients, vendors, contractors, etc.
Must be highly organized to manage detailed project information and prioritize tasks
Well versed in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word analyze and communicate design information
Must be willing to travel to project locations for short durations (typically one to two days per trip) around the Canada or U.S.
Must be authorized for full-time work in Canada or the United States
Able or willing to lead a team of engineers and designers in completing multiple projects concurrently and ensuring company quality standards preferred
Experience with transmission line voltages at 500 kV and above preferred
Experience with underground medium to extra high voltageline designs preferred
Transmission line electrical studies including but not limited to EMF, insulation coordination, lightning protection, corona effects, etc preferred
Proficiency in PLS-TOWER preferred
Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates preferred
Experience in testing specifications preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transmission line engineering, project management, and compliance with industry standards, while effectively mentoring team members and managing project documentation. Proficient in design analysis and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

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