About the job Transmission Line Engineer
Description:
This position will provide you with the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of civil/structural engineering to substations and transmission lines, lead and direct a design team, and mentor other engineers. Individual will be responsible for the civil and structural design for substations and transmission lines including grading and drainage, enclosures, interpreting and evaluating survey data and geotechnical reports, foundation designs, and perform structural analysis of substation and transmission related structures. Individual will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of ANSI, ASTM, NESC, ASCE, and IEEE codes and standards necessary to design substations and transmission lines. He/she will provide technical leadership and guidance to direct the design team; and will have the ability to effectively execute multiple projects ranging from small “quick-hitter” projects to large complex projects. He/she will be responsible for organizing design activities, quality of the design from the project team, monitor/maintain project schedules, report changes that affect the schedule and budget, identify risks that may affect schedule and/or costs, and present opportunities to improve the design and construction of substations and transmission line projects. He/she will be accountable for building client relationships and will assist with business development with proposal support and estimates for future work.
Responsibilities:
· Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to develop the competence of civil/structural engineers.
· Plan, design and oversee the civil/structural design of above and below grade of substation and transmission lines including site grading, drainage and earthwork, topographic and boundary surveys, geotechnical investigations, design of substation and transmission structures including poles, towers, buildings, retaining walls, and temporary structures.
· Knowledge and understanding of concrete and steel design, structural analysis as related to substation and transmission line components.
· Promote and perform quality reviews of design in accordance with MEI Quality Management System to ensure compliance NESC, GO95 (CA), ASCE, ACI, ANSI, AISC, IEEE client design standards, safety requirements, and good industry practices.
· Develop technical specifications, prepare bid documents, and assist clients with bid and evaluation processes, including structure procurement and construction services.
· Prepare and oversee preparation of civil/structural design documents for construction.
· Demonstrate the meaning of “responsible charge” as defined by professional engineering ethics.
· Demonstrate ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to meet project commitments.
· Build and maintain client relationships, and support business development with proposals, schedules and estimates.
Qualifications:
· This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural design from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
· Professional Engineering License in US and can gain reciprocity within 6 months after hire in Texas or other states as needed.
· 5 plus years relevant experience as a Civil/Structural Power Delivery in consulting or utility environment.
· 3 plus years as Project Engineer responsible for delivery design and construction packages.
· Proficiency with MS Office Software, include WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and Project.
· Proficiency in engineering application software and other programs, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, RISA 3D, or STAAD Pro is preferred.
· Experience with PLS-CADD, PLSCADD Tower, PLS-POLE, PLSPOLE, CAISSON, SAG10, and ArcGIS a plus.
· Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD.
· Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, and design team.
· Excellent verbal and written skills.
· Understand the principles of project management.