Senior Engineer - Transmission Line

Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced, hands-on professionals who make it out business to understand your objectives. Without the overhead and reporting structure of larger, less specialized firms, we are flexible and ideally suited to meet each client’s custom needs. AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Transmission Line at our corporate office in Albany, NY or remote.

The Senior Engineer for Transmission Line Engineering will be the lead engineer for one or more concurrent transmission engineering projects. The Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering design and construction support for assigned tasks; interfacing with clients and other outside entities on technical issues; providing technical support to other staff including designers, engineers and project managers; and assisting in developing engineering standards.

• Working with subcontractors, other staff engineers and designers to perform and/or review engineering calculations and create design drawings. Examples of design drawings:
  • Transmission line plan & profiles.
  • Transmission structure analysis and detailed design.
  • Transmission structure foundations.
  • Transmission structure anchor details.
• Write project study and feasibility reports
• Perform constructability reviews of transmission line designs
• Assist with writing project proposals and creating project cost estimates
• Lead project teams and mentor junior engineers
• Selecting and ordering transmission line material and/or equipment
• Providing weekly schedule updates to Project Managers
• Coordinating design issues with clients and vendors
• Participating in project team meetings and conference calls
• Reviewing and approving vendor submittals
• Providing engineering support during construction, testing and commissioning

• N/A

• Professional Engineering license (one or more US states) is required.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.

• 10+ Years Experience in the following areas:
• Overhead Transmission Line Layout (13.8kV – 500 kV)
• Structural (Wood/Steel/Concrete Pole and/or Steel Lattice Tower) Design
• Material selection and ordering
• Foundation Design
• Highly motivated and able to execute tasks from a lead role.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Skilled in problem solving in time‑sensitive situations.

• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• AutoCAD 2015 or later – Basic
• Microsoft Excel – Basic
• Microsoft Word – Basic
• PLS-CADD (Transmission Line Design Software) – Advanced
• PLS-Pole (Transmission Structure Design Software) – Moderate
• PLS-Tower (Transmission Structure Design Software) – Moderate

• Senior Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.

• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.

Applied High Voltage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E‑Verify.

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