Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines; CT

Position: Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines (CT)
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines position in our Client's office in Orange, CT. This position will have a hybrid schedule.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

Conductor Selection

* Structure recommendations

* Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies

* Line Design:
Plans and Profiles, Cross section details

* LiDAR and aerial photo data

* Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement

* Detailed estimate and probability modeling

* Other studies as required to complete the projects

* Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects

* Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with AVANGRID TM standards and NESC/other standards

* Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:

* Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues

* Determine required structure designs based on design constraints

* Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings