Transmission Line Engineer

Job Details

Level: Experienced
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Job Location:

Remote or Lakewood CO - Lakewood, CO 80215
• Position Type:
Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $85,000–$125,000/year
• Travel Percentage:
Typical: 11–25%
• Job Shift: Day

As a mid-level Transmission Line Engineer in the Transmission group, you will be responsible for leading projects with a high level of autonomy and personal responsibility. This position will involve leadership, mentoring, project management, and engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced team-based environment where best practices are continually developed.

• Engineers and manages overhead transmission and distribution line designs
• Produces and reviews full design packages including plan and profile drawings, pole assembly details, pole grounding/guying details, steel framing details, structure loading diagrams or structure design and fabrication details, foundation design and construction details, and supporting calculation packages
• Performs detailed selection of equipment/hardware
• Writes & Reviews material, construction, and steel specifications
• Creates project schedules and project/construction cost estimates
• Reviews of submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Prepares hand and computer-based calculations and models for structural designs; create a simple hand check to quantify the computer aided results
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Performs field inspection and construction supervision services
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and ensure accuracy as required
• Works with other project team members and produce project deliverables as assigned
• Spearheads small to large scale projects and will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, and coordination
• Assists with marketing tasks and prepare proposals
• Interprets requests for proposals for projects, understand scopes and develop cost estimates, schedules, and assumptions
• Supports Business Development
• Maintains outstanding company-client relationships
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Engages in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Provides technical assistance and training for junior engineers
• Assigns work to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff
• Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  BSCE or BSCET from an accredited institution, civil/structural or mechanical option preferred
• Experience:
  
  1 – 5 years of engineering or relevant field experience with a 3+ years using PLS-CADD, and PLS-POLE
• Licensure: FE (PE is a plus, but not required)
• Strong understanding of the NESC, and applicable ASCE, AISC, GO-95, ANSI, ASTM, IEC, and IEEE standards for transmission line design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required or can obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
• Understanding of structural analysis, including steel, wood, and concrete design
• Understand and comprehend applicable Codes and Standards
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills with a strong command of the English language
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

• Experience using PLS-CADD Optimum Spotting tool
• Experience with MFAD or L-pile for foundation design
• PE is highly preferred

• Work Environment:
  Work is performed in an office setting and some field work is also required
• Travel:
  Occasional: 10–15%
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Managerial Responsibility:
  Manages own work schedule with…