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Transmission Line Engineer 3 – Grid

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1891H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

26 days ago

Salary

$72.7K - $106.3K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range. • Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures. • Perform foundation designs. • Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies. • Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction. • Specify transmission line components. • Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings. • Review vendor submittals.

Job Requirements

This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
3 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training (valued but not required).
Proficiency with programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation (valued but not required).
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations (valued but not required).
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318 (valued but not required).