Senior Transmission Engineer

Senior Transmission Engineer

On-Site Role

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Client is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead the design and execution of complex transmission line projects. This role involves providing technical oversight, expert guidance, and leadership to technical design staff, ensuring best practices in transmission line design. The Senior Transmission Engineer will manage all phases of transmission projects, including conceptual design, equipment specification, economic conductor selection, and compliance with industry standards such as NESC, NERC, and FERC. Responsibilities include quality review of production drawings, construction administration, field inspections, and technical reporting. The position also requires developing project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans, as well as building client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. The Senior Transmission Engineer will be recognized as an industry leader, responsible for mentoring less experienced engineers, ensuring QA/QC process adherence, and compliance with company and site safety policies. The role also includes participation in sales and marketing efforts, preparation of cost proposals, and reporting on project performance. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead transmission line design projects from conceptual phase through completion, ensuring project requirements are met, including EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop design
• Provide technical oversight and expertise for transmission engineering, leading technical design staff and serving as a recognized industry leader
• Prepare transmission equipment specifications, packaged equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations
• Conduct economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, grounding calculations, and electrical clearance calculations per NESC and other applicable codes
• Interpret and apply NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards; communicate compliance to stakeholders
• Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; coordinate data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers
• Participate in developing project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction plans; manage change orders and ensure effective management of project scope
• Apply expert knowledge to complex projects, finding non-standard design solutions and ensuring adherence to industry codes and practices
• Perform quality reviews of production drawings and construction administration, including field coordination, inspections, and testing of transmission systems
• Lead field inspections, installation measurements, and calculations for public and private clients
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, customers, and contractors; develop new business opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts; identify key pursuits and lead development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve financial performance targets
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates; report project performance
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to transmission engineering staff; ensure QA/QC process adherence and compliance with company and site safety policies
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines and resolve design-related installation issues in a team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required; EPC project experience preferred
• Or a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience required; EPC project experience preferred
• Or a Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of transmission engineering experience required; EPC project experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and transmission design codes; strong knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, and codes
• Proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members; ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Ability to travel as required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

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