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Lead Transmission Line Engineer

$100k - $140k
Full-time

AtkinsRéalis

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join our client's office in Atlanta, GA, Binghamton, NY or Orange, CT.

Your role

  • Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
  • As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up the AtkinsRéalis US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress).
  • Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.
  • Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.
  • Conduct feasibility and planning studies.
  • Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.
  • Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
  • Act as a mentor to junior engineers. Interface with clients and contractors.
  • Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.
  • Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.
  • Perform field reviews of work during construction.
  • Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.

About you

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.
  • Minimum 5 years of transmission lines design experience.
  • Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.
  • Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.
  • Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
  • Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.
  • Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.
  • Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.
  • Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.
  • Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.
  • Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $140,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here .

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In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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