Transmission Structural - Engineer II

SolveNow Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Transmission Structural - Engineer II to develop design philosophies and coordinate engineering projects. This role includes responsibilities such as mentoring junior engineers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, relevant work experience, and proficiency in software like PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years related work experience in the T&D industry.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or achievement of EIT within 6 months is required.
• Basic knowledge of ASCE Substation Structure Design Guide and transmission design.

Responsibilities

• Develop design basis philosophy and line routing.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines and project managers.
• Mentor and guide other engineering professionals.

Skills

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Technical design understanding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS Pole

AutoCAD

Job description

About the job Transmission Structural - Engineer II

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties include the development of the design basis philosophy and other aspects of the design including line routing, structure selection & design, plan & profile drawings, foundation design, hardware & conductor selection, equipment & construction specifications, and all associated calculations on substation and transmission design projects.
• Works semi-independently with direction from Engineering Lead, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager.
• Comfortable interfacing and presenting to multiple stakeholders (e.g. customer decision makers, project teams, etc.).
• Provide technical support to personnel/cross functional teams for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects.
• Participate on project teams that execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Begins performing lead technical designer tasks on 1 - 3 large design projects annually across all project scopes.
• Mentor and guide other Engineering Professionals.
• Review and approve equipment vendor drawings and sign off on testing report on major equipment from manufacturers with Lead Engineers review.
• Collects and evaluates data to recommend courses of action.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and company QA/QC procedures
• Performs data analysis and engineering tasks, calculations and studies to develop preliminary and detailed designs for completion of large and small projects.
• Developing technical specifications, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, insuring design schedules are met, including regularly providing project status updates to project engineer.
• Responsible for handling multiple projects and providing a detailed design package that complies with applicable engineering design standards and all safety codes.
• Strong understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Review of engineering work produces a first-time review rate of documents at 80% correct.
• Verify that construction is in agreement with civil engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC.
• Develops and evaluates the technical requirements for fabrication and construction tender packages.
• Creates detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and company best practice standards.

QUALICIATIONS

• Graduate of four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related Engineering program. Strongly preferred the degree is from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or achievement of EIT within 6 months of entering position.
• Basic knowledge of ASCE Substation Structure Design Guide and NESC code requirements and transmission & structure design is required.
• Experienced in engineering theories and principles.
• Experienced in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Basic knowledge in system and structure modeling, and foundation and steel design for systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 345kV.
• Minimum 2+ years related work experience in the T&D industry.
• Have working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages: PLS-CADD, PLS Pole, AutoCAD
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.