Junior Design Engineer

Junior Engineer – Transmission Line Design

Richmond, VA (Innsbrook)

12-month Contract-to-hire

$35-40/hr. depending on experience

Position Summary:

One of our Fortune 500 energy partners is hiring an Associate Engineer to support their Electric Transmission Line Engineering team. In this role, you will help develop, design, analyze, and evaluate transmission facility additions and modifications by applying engineering theories, principles, and practices that contribute to safe, reliable, and cost-effective transmission line designs. Under the direction of a supervisor or work leader, you'll support detailed design for high-voltage transmission line projects, including new lines, rebuilds and modifications of existing facilities, fiber installations, and customer relocations, while building familiarity with the techniques, practices, and design tools used across the business.

You'll provide field support for construction activities related to transmission line projects, including construction site visits and project meetings. You'll work closely with other departments and groups such as Project Management, Construction, Supply Chain, Permitting, Real Estate, Right of Way Administration, and Transmission Operations & Maintenance. Along the way, you'll develop working knowledge of transmission line design software such as PLS-CADD and build the engineering capabilities needed to take on increasingly complex design assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience in either an internship, co-op, academic project, coursework, or early-career experience, preferably related to electric power systems, transmission lines, or structural or civil design.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering that satisfies applicable Engineer job-series criteria (e.g., a 4-year degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program).
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts, fundamentals, and theory, with the ability to learn to apply them to transmission line design.
• Proficiency with computers and software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations, and industry practices such as NESC and IEEE.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including technical writing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support engineering assignments under the direction of more experienced engineers.
• Ability to develop effective time management, planning, and organization skills and to manage assigned work.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment while taking initiative to seek out knowledge and information.
• Ability to travel to construction sites and work outdoors to support field activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, or other engineering design tools preferred.
• Basic understanding of transmission line components and design concepts such as structures, foundations, conductors, insulators, hardware, sag and tension, and clearances preferred.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.