Principal Transmission Line Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee, manage, and lead transmission and distribution initiatives within Power and Renewable sectors.

• Design and/or coordinate 69kV–500kV high-voltage transmission lines utilizing PLS-CADD software.

• Foster team development while serving as the primary client-facing Subject Matter Expert.

• Execute intricate assignments related to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission line projects.

• Provide expert guidance on technical plans and systems employed in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines.

• Encourage collaboration among various disciplines and project teams.

• Serve as the client liaison to define project scope and comprehend requirements.

• Create final construction documents, ensuring quality control and adherence to compliance standards.

• Generate project design criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, structure foundation drawings, and construction specifications.

• Oversee design elements, estimate construction costs, and specify necessary materials.

• Conduct internal training sessions and mentor junior engineers.

• Support proposal bids.

• Enhance internal design standards and processes.

• Review project drawings, calculations, and specifications.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

• Proficient in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, with the capability to train others.

• Prior experience working with or for a Utility is essential.

• Must possess the authorization for permanent employment in the US.

• At least 20 years of relevant transmission line engineering experience is preferred.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Licensure in multiple states is preferred.

• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) status is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in transmission line design, encompassing line routing, engineering and design, construction, structural analysis, and clearance analysis.

• A proven record of maintaining positive client relationships.

• Experience in leading training and mentoring team members.

• Background in reviewing project drawings, calculations, and specifications.

• Strong presentation and verbal/written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal abilities.

• Experience as an industry subject matter expert, including participation in industry committees and/or conference presentations, is preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and AutoCAD is preferred.

• Proficiency in MFAD/LPILE is preferred.

• Capacity to adapt to evolving technology and AI tools.

• Analytical, self-driven, adaptable, and capable of working collaboratively in a team setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture

• Flexible working schedule

• Options for remote, hybrid, or in-office work

• Emphasis on work-life balance and separation between personal and professional life

• Drug-Free Workplace