Transmission Line Engineer

Job Title:

Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on the design and engineering of overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD and related tools, from initial surveying and assessment through planning, permitting, detailed design, and implementation. You will provide advanced technical judgment and analysis to develop new designs or modify existing schemes to meet diverse client needs, while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project management. Depending on experience, you may also serve as a technical resource, offering guidance, mentorship, and expert consultation on complex transmission line projects.

Responsibilities

+ Design and engineer overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD and related tools, with a focus on structural and line design rather than underground or gas systems.

+ Support the full project lifecycle from initial surveying and assessment through planning, permitting, research, and comprehensive design and engineering.

+ Apply advanced judgment and analytical techniques to develop, implement, and technically analyze transmission line systems that meet individual client needs.

+ Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of projects independently, working closely with other engineering disciplines and project management staff.

+ Execute projects within your discipline, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and efficient use of resources.

+ Monitor project progress and performance to ensure efficient production, identify potential issues early, and implement corrective actions as needed.

+ Recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results, follow standard procedures to make appropriate corrections, and document changes clearly.

+ Recommend alterations and improvements to development and design processes to enhance the quality, reliability, and constructability of transmission line designs.

+ Select and follow appropriate procedures to self-check technical work, ensuring completeness and accuracy of calculations, models, and technical reports.

+ Prepare, review, and refine technical reports, design documents, and calculations that clearly communicate engineering decisions and assumptions.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, to integrate transmission line designs with related systems.

+ Provide technical input for proposals, client presentations, and meetings with public and regulatory agencies, clearly explaining design concepts and rationale.

+ Offer expert consultation in one or more areas of transmission line engineering, especially for complex or non-standard projects.

+ Guide and mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical review of their work and supporting their professional development.

+ Participate in or lead quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities, ensuring adherence to internal standards, industry codes, and best practices.

+ Use engineering, computational, and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, Revit, and other tools to develop and refine transmission line designs.

+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders to balance workload, prioritize tasks, and support a growing backlog of transmission line projects for multiple utilities.

+ Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams, adapting communication style to suit different audiences and clearly conveying technical information.

+ Support a collaborative team culture by sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement of processes and tools.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in structural, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.

+ Minimum of 2 years of progressive engineering experience; at least 3-4 years of transmission line design experience for certain roles.

+ Minimum of 5 years of overhead transmission line design experience for higher-level roles.

+ Hands-on experience with PLS-CADD or PLS-Suite for overhead transmission line design.

+ Proficiency in overhead structural and line design for transmission lines.

+ Strong working knowledge of transmission line engineering principles and the ability to apply them in a professional environment.

+ Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, and Revit.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office software for documentation, analysis, and communication.

+ Understanding of QA/QC procedures and basic business practices and laws related to engineering.

+ Ability to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering projects independently.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and lead project teams.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify technical discrepancies in analyses and implement…