Power Transmission Line Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.The Power Line Engineer is the individual assigned as the primary discipline design engineer creating the technical specifications, calculations, and drawings in support of a power line project or projects. The Engineer must be technically capable of learning through self-study and use specialty software programs to facilitate the design. The engineer will monitor the discipline specific products ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget in accordance with the following:Applicable federal, state, regional, and local laws and requirements, specifically state administrative codes, NESC, NES, and RUS Manual Line design techniques Power Line Systems, PLS, suite of software, modeling processes, procedures, and standards Client Standards and specifications Mott MacDonald’s Project Procedures. Working with Engineering Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Supervisor to design the specific project products; calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports. Ensuring that the Engineering work and Engineering support of Mott MacDonald is performed in a technically sound manner and completed in accordance with the Engineering Project Procedures and specific Contract requirements. Responsible for the Quality and Compliance of deliverables. Reviewing deliverables to ensure they are consistent, sound and compliant Engineering/technical skills in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems. Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of personal work activities Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches. Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance. Accurate records and files. Determining the scope of and level of effort required for Project Design. Verifying that the Design Reviews have been performed and that Reviewer comments or issues raised are closed. Background in power system design for electrical alternating current (AC) underground and overhead lines.Power system design experience in High Voltage and Extra High Voltage, direct current (DC) overhead and underground lines Renewables experience strongly desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Type of work candidate can expect:Detailed design of underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines.Owners engineer and development support for renewable and other infrastructure projectsOn and Offshore wind projects, solar projectsPower line studies and battery storageWe invite candidates with the qualifications below to apply:3+ years of industry experienceP.E. License not required but preferred, however the candidate must be authorized and able to apply and obtain a PE License within two years. Passing score on the EIT exam is preferredDesired College Degree: BS Electrical Engineering preferred; Other Engineering disciplines consideredTeam Lead: Potentially leading projects as discipline lead with the assistance of drafters and junior personnel.Experience with some technical applications desired such as: CDEGS, PLS CADD; CymCAPP; ETAP; AutoCAD; BentleyExcel, Word and Microsoft office suiteOur teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.English versionSpanish versionChinese versionAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.Hybrid working policyAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.