Transmission Engineering Lead

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

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee various transmission projects from the planning phase through to construction and commissioning.

• Provide technical guidance, project oversight, and client interaction for electric utility transmission projects.

• Plan, analyze, design, and supervise the construction of transmission solutions.

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure timely project delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with technical, regulatory, and safety standards.

• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and engineering cost assessments.

• Keep updated on relevant codes, standards, industry practices, and emerging technologies.

• Perform system-wide planning studies and assessments concerning transmission capacity, reliability, and overall system performance.

• Develop, review, and sanction PE-sealed transmission designs, including drawings, sag and tension tables, structure drawings, staking sheets, and bills of materials.

• Prepare equipment specifications, material specifications, and construction requirements.

• Professionally seal transmission designs intended for construction.

• Utilize industry-standard software for transmission design, planning, modeling, and analysis, including protection and control systems.

• Assist with permitting, regulatory compliance, and engineering documentation.

• Support geotechnical, structural, and civil engineering aspects related to transmission lines.

• Establish and nurture relationships with clients, contractors, utility staff, and internal teams.

• Act as a technical consultant to utility clients.

• Provide field engineering assistance during construction, commissioning, outage restoration, and emergency responses.

• Aid clients with engineering inquiries, operational challenges, strategic planning, and regulatory reporting.

• Mentor, train, and develop engineers and technical personnel.

• Cultivate a high-performing engineering team.

• Encourage collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

• Support business development, recruitment, onboarding, and professional growth initiatives.

• Implement process enhancements to boost engineering efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) from an ABET-accredited institution, with a preference for an emphasis in Power Systems.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Capability to obtain licensure in other states through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe.

• At least 10 years of experience in electric utility transmission design and engineering.

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering leadership experience with direct supervisory duties.

• Proven success collaborating with utility personnel, construction contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong knowledge of tower, pole, and underground transmission design, system analysis, structural support, transmission protection and controls, and utility construction practices.

• Comprehensive understanding of NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and RUS requirements.

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to transmission and the electric utility sector.

• Broad understanding of electric utility operations, including transmission, substations, distribution systems, protection and control systems, SCADA, AMI, and OMS platforms.

• Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork, including traversing uneven or rough terrain, visiting active construction sites, and working in varying weather conditions.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, utility personnel, regulatory bodies, and internal team members.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, sound engineering judgment, and attention to detail.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Capability to successfully pass background checks, driving record assessments, drug screening requirements, and client-specific screening processes as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Additional benefits designed to enhance the well-being and success of employees.