Transmission Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks a Transmission Project Engineer to help launch a new Nebraska office in Columbus, NE. Responsibilities include conceptual to final design of transmission lines, alongside material procurement and construction support through energization.

You will produce scope documents, PLS-CADD models, and detailed drawings with an emphasis on quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate has a 6+ year track record, a Civil Engineering degree, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering with 6+ years’ design experience.
• PE license preferred and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final design of transmission lines.
• Material procurement and construction support through energization.
• Create project scope documents and design calculations.
• PLS-CADD modeling and structural/foundation design.
• Prepare staking sheets, sag charts, and construction exhibits.
• Develop specifications and technical drawings; mentor staff.

Skills

Transmission engineering

PLS-CADD

Project coordination

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location Options: Columbus, NE; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE

Description: Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI is opening an office in Nebraska in one of the cities listed above and has an opening for a transmission project engineer. This is a great opportunity to help start and grow a new office location.

Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization. The successful candidate will work under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to direct a project team in the development of design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities. Specific responsibilities include creating project scope documents; finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software; engineering design of structures and foundations; developing loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets; creating staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; producing material and construction specifications; and performing other design tasks as needed. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of Design Engineers, Designers, Drafters and support staff.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principals; be expert regarding applicable codes, standards, and design tools; possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer