Engineer 2 – Transmission Line

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Become a part of GAI’s Power Delivery team and engage in transmission line projects.

• Deliver technical leadership and perform reviews of client transmission line designs.

• Ensure project scope, schedule, budget, and quality are maintained.

• Execute daily project tasks to guarantee successful project outcomes.

• Review and prepare specification packages.

• Review and produce structural and fabrication drawings.

• Design, analyze, and review transmission lines utilizing PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE; familiarity with PLS-Tower is an advantage.

• Review, design, and evaluate foundations.

• Assess existing and proposed structures in accordance with client requirements, codes, standards, and specifications.

• Conduct electrical clearance checks and calculations.

• Implement engineering principles in Power Delivery project design.

• Undertake complex engineering tasks following established processes.

• Apply engineering methods, offer technical guidance, and support engineers and designers.

• Manage projects of varying scopes and values directly.

• Design comprehensive projects, systems, components, or processes.

• Prepare plans, specifications, and project-related documents.

• Conduct analyses and interpret test data.

• Review project documents to ensure conformity and quality assurance.

• Delegate tasks to both technical and non-technical staff.

• Plan and coordinate engineering activities.

• Draft scopes, budgets, and schedules.

• Assist in developing proposals for professional services or engineering project funding.

• Mentor junior personnel and review their work products.

• Participate in project meetings and present engineering assignments.

• Effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution is mandatory.

• A degree in Civil or Electrical engineering is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in transmission line design.

• Proficiency in using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE is essential.

• Experience with PLS-TOWER and FAD Tools is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design is necessary.

• Proven experience in transmission line design.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Organized and team-oriented, with the capability to supervise and mentor junior staff.

• Developed technical, communication, and computer skills.

• A demonstrated history of engaging with external customers and building as well as maintaining client relationships.

• Capacity to work indoors in a professional office environment and sit for extended periods while performing computer-related tasks.

• Willingness to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.

• Valid Driver's License.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on market standards.

• Recognition and developmental bonuses driven by performance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Company-funded short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources available.

• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.

• An extra floating holiday.

• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Support and incentives for professional development and certifications.

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or fully remote options.

• Employee discounts offered.