Transmission Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a transmission project engineer to lead design projects for transmission lines. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include detailed design, project scope documentation, and team leadership in project management.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and continued education reimbursement. Occasional travel will be required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy; willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
• PE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines.
• Work under the direction of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to lead project teams.
• Conduct finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles

Basic project management execution skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD software

Job 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 has an opening for a transmission project engineer.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization.
• Work under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to lead a project team in developing design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities.
• Create project scope documents; conduct finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software.
• Engineer design of structures and foundations; develop loading, framing, foundation, and plan & profile drawing sets.
• Create staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; produce material and construction specifications; perform other design tasks as needed.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing 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.

Qualifications

• 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; willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles; expert understanding of applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
• Basic project management execution skills and ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• PE license is preferred.
• Occasional travel/driving is required; applicant will be subject to ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future.
• May be subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits

• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.