Transmission Project Engineer - Lead T&D Projects

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC); Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) company match

Pension plan

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking a Project Engineer - Transmission for our Glen Allen, VA home office. You will develop, manage and execute generation and transmission projects from conception to completion, coordinating across engineering, operations and external partners.

Requires a strong background in electrical/mechanical engineering and substantial project management experience. Travel is occasional; the role offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package

Qualifications

• 12 years’ combined experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
• 8 years’ combined experience in power generation, transmission and/or distribution.
• 3 years’ combined experience in project management and/or project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Project Management to include executing projects within scope, budget and client satisfaction.
• Managing projects through conceptualization, permitting, engineering, scheduling, procurement, construction and turnover.
• Developing and maintaining budget and schedule controls for projects.
• Resolving technical, budget or schedule issues on projects.
• Managing engineering design review from concept to detailed engineering.
• Recommending and supporting generation and transmission projects to improve asset reliability.
• Managing RFPs for engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• Providing operational and technical support for generation and transmission assets.
• Collaborating with internal teams, consultants, contractors and other utilities; presenting technical recommendations.

Skills

Transmission experience

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking and time management

Ability to work with ambiguity

Education

BSEE or BSME preferred

Job description

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking a Project Engineer - Transmission for our Glen Allen, VA home office. You will develop, manage and execute generation and transmission projects from conception to completion, coordinating across engineering, operations and external partners.

Requires a strong background in electrical/mechanical engineering and substantial project management experience. Travel is occasional; the role offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package