Transmission Line Design Engineer - HVTL, PLS-CADD

On-Site role

Job Description:

• The Senior Line Design Engineer is responsible for applying engineering principles, design standards, criteria, and specialized software applications to support the design and construction of High-Voltage Transmission Lines (HVTL).
• This position requires 10+ years of relevant experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The engineer will provide technical expertise, develop design solutions, prepare cost estimates and construction specifications, and perform quality assurance reviews of transmission line design projects.
• The role will also support Special Project Managers in executing high-priority, non-routine, and technically complex transmission projects, including accelerated and highly visible 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV transmission line projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Transmission Line Engineering & Design:

• Apply engineering principles and established design criteria to design and construct high-voltage transmission lines.
• Develop design alternatives, engineering solutions, material estimates, and construction specifications.
• Understand transmission line planning, design, operation, construction, and maintenance processes.
• Apply transmission line design practices and work processes in accordance with NESC and client standards.
• Support the development and improvement of transmission line design standards and engineering criteria.

PLS-CADD & Technical Design:

• Utilize PLS-CADD and other Transmission Line Design (TLD) software applications for engineering and design activities.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of PLS-CADD line models and construction packages.
• Review and provide technical oversight of design solutions prepared by approved external contractors.
• Ensure design deliverables, cost estimates, and construction packages meet established engineering standards and requirements.

Project Engineering & Management Support:

• Support Special Project Managers in executing high-priority and technically complex transmission projects.
• Provide engineering expertise for accelerated 500kV, 230kV, and 115kV transmission projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and project delivery.
• Ensure projects comply with corporate policies and applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Construction & Maintenance Support:

• Support transmission line construction and maintenance teams during routine operations.
• Provide engineering assistance during emergency restoration of failed transmission line equipment.
• Prepare and transmit construction packages and supporting technical specifications.
• Coordinate with internal engineering departments, plant staff, construction teams, maintenance personnel, and external vendors.

Safety & Quality Assurance:

• Promote a safe working environment by prioritizing safety in all engineering activities.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable NESC requirements and client design standards.
• Perform technical reviews and quality assurance of engineering deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a relevant technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Significant hands-on experience in transmission line design may be considered based on the position's requirements.

Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proven experience working in or supporting high-voltage transmission line design.
• Thorough knowledge of transmission line design practices and engineering processes.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLS-CADD.
• Experience managing and scheduling large, complex engineering projects is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced engineering knowledge and strong technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make independent engineering decisions using established procedures and guidelines.
• Proficiency in Transmission Line Design (TLD) software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and technically complex assignments.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, plant staff, construction and maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.

About us:
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