Transmission Structural Engineer – Senior Level

RPMGlobal; Fort Mill (SC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transmission Structural Engineer to lead projects in overhead transmission design. The role involves technical expertise, project leadership, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree and experience in high voltage transmission lines. The position offers remote work options and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Fertility Benefits

Gender-Affirming care

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission line design.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Experience with high voltage transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission design efforts for projects up to 765kV.
• Prepare and check design deliverables.
• Manage project proposals, estimates, and schedules.

Skills

Integrity

Initiative

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Civil (BSCE) degree

Professional Engineering license

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transmission Structural Engineer– Senior Level

POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Engineer to join our Overhead Transmission design team.This position is posted in multiple POWER office locations with the ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located).

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for senior level project leadership and/or technical expertise and production. Completion of these functions requires technical competence in primary production roles as well as leadership competence in mentoring and supervising team members assigned to projects. Assigned projects will include a variety of transmission projects including lengths in excess of 100 miles and multiple line segments, operating voltages up to 765kV, with an emphasis on the structural engineering component of these projects. Importantly, this position is expected to facilitate the growth and development of our lattice tower design and detailing service.

Technical skills/knowledge include the following:

• Various aspects of transmission line design projects including new lines, relocations, rebuilds, upgrades, structure replacements, and fiber optic additions
• Lead transmission design efforts with projects ranging from 12kV-765kV
• Prepare and check design deliverables including plan and profiles drawings, material selection, and construction specifications
• Perform quality reviews for both internal and subcontractor deliverables
• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
• Manage and develop project proposals, estimates, schedules, and bids
• Evaluate design options, criteria, and routes for technical merit
• Understand construction standards and requirements for high voltage line work
• Coordinate with contractor and subcontractors to ensure client satisfaction
• Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities as needed
• Provide Structural Engineering expertise in the area of lattice transmission towers.

The successful applicant must also demonstrate aptitude in the following:

• Integrity

• Initiative and self sufficiency

• Spoken and written communication

• Leadership and mentoring

• Business and commercial performance

• Troubleshooting and problem solving

• Interpersonal relations

• Organization

· Successful candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer focused, project oriented environment.

Required Education/Experience:

• Civil (BSCE) degree, from an accredited university
• A Professional Engineering license
• Experience in the design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages
• Understanding of NESC and GO-95
• Experience with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-Lite
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
• Proficiency with PLS-TOWER, ATADS, and other lattice tower analysis and design tools
• Proficiency in the creation and interpretation of new lattice tower design layouts, detailing requirements, erection and detailed shop drawings

Preferred Education/Experience:

• 10 or more years of experience in transmission line design and/or transmission structural design as outlined above
• A Structural Engineering license and California Professional Engineering license (PE) are both considered a plus
• Experience with MFAD and Microsoft Project is also a plus
• Knowledge of transmission line routing, field program planning, project management, EPC projects, and line construction
• Distribution/underbuild design experience is a plus
• Understanding of ANSI, ASTM, ASCE, and IEC standards
• Managerial and leadership skills
• Extensive experience in recruiting, mentoring and training a team of technical professionals

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender -Affirming care
  

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.