Transmission Line Engineer - Mid Level (Remote)

Barr Engineering Co.; Salt Lake City, Town of Clarkstown (UT, NY); Remote; USD 108,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled engineer to join their dynamic team in transmission line design. This role involves preparing essential design documents for high-voltage projects in the electric utility and renewable energy sectors. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor less-experienced staff, and have opportunities for short-term assignments. With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including professional development funding and employee stock ownership. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional development funding

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Cash bonus

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electric transmission line design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage transmission and distribution lines.
• Manage projects and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare design documents and specifications.

Skills

Electric transmission line design

Project management

Team leadership

Technical expertise

Proficiency with PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Job Description:

Summary:

The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing transmission line design engineering and related technical expertise. Work will include preparing design documents for high-voltage transmission and distribution lines in the electric utility and renewable energy sectors. Tasks may include creating transmission line design models, developing wood and steel pole specifications, construction and materials specifications, and drilled pier foundation design and embedment depth calculations, as well as reviewing and producing design drawings, including plan and profiles, framing, and assembly.

This position also provides leadership opportunities including managing projects, coaching and mentoring less-experienced staff, providing technical leadership, and managing teams to meet clients' needs.

The work may involve short-term out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university

• At least 8 years of relevant experience with electric transmission line design up to 230kV

• Relevant work experience as described above

• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software suite

• Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the tasks described above

• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office

• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative

• A flexible working style and a willingness to modify personal schedules as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with analyzing lattice steel towers

• Experience with FAD and LPile foundation design programs

• Experience with different transmission structure foundation types

• Demonstrated project organization and management skills

• Client-relationship and business-development skills

• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation

This position can be based fully remote within the United States.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $108,000-$129,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.

Benefits:

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr's benefits package offerings include:

• Professional development funding

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution

• Cash bonus

• Medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability and accidental death insurance

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

NOTE:

Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

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Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.