Transmission Design Engineer

* ** Engineering Standards:
Line Design Function
** Leverages knowledge across design software, LiDAR, infrared cameras, UV cameras, etc. to enhance workflow efficiency; applies engineering theories and concepts to enhance engineering proficiency and technical knowledge of distribution design techniques, applicable codes, and regulations.
* ** Engineering Production:
All Engineering
** Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables.
* ** Production:
Line Design Function
** Provides engineering designs for overhead and underground distribution and transmission line projects ranging from 12.5 kV to 500 kV; evaluates possible alternatives to meet project requirements, including line routing, site preparation, facility siting, conduit design, structure design, foundation design, specifications and material orders.
* ** Project Coordination:
All Engineering
** Assigns tasks and coordinates with other internal/external team members on assigned projects; shares information and provides professional guidance in executing project tasks.
* ** Project Coordination:
Line Design Function
** Independently contributes to the design and analysis of transmission and distribution projects (from 12.5 kV to 500 kV), both capital and maintenance, including the development of plans, specifications, estimates and schedules; completes initial scoping and preliminary design through construction and as-built documentation.
* ** Knowledge Sharing:
All Engineering
** Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes; may assist with mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required.

- ** Engineering Standards:
All Engineering
** Maintains currency in state-of-the-art engineering practices and independently applies professional knowledge of engineering processes and standards to assignments/projects.
* ** Engineering Standards:
All Engineering**:
Maintains currency in state-of-the- art engineering practices and provides guidance and direction to colleagues on engineering processes and standards when requested.
* ** Engineering Standards:
Line Design Function**:
Reviews the work of transmission designers and less experienced engineers with regard to PGE standards, applicable codes and construction processes.
* ** Engineering Production:
All Engineering**:
Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects; coordinates multiple discipline activity.
* ** Production:
Line Design Function**:
Provides transmission engineering and design guidance for transmission line projects ranging from 57 kV to 500 kV; evaluates possible alternatives to meet major project requirements, including site preparation, foundation design, structure design, specifications and material orders.
* ** Project Coordination:
All Engineering**:
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects, including representing the team to interdepartmental stakeholders.
* ** Project Coordination:
Line Design Function**:
Identifies requirements, initiates work orders and tracks expenditures to implement capital and maintenance projects; independently contributes to the design and analysis of transmission and distribution projects (from 12.5 kV to 500 kV), both capital and maintenance, including the development of plans, specifications, estimates and schedules; completes initial scoping and preliminary design through construction and as-built documentation.
* ** Knowledge Sharing:
All Engineering**:
Serves as a technical specialist and provides consultation/guidance to project teams in a particular practice area; actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring; implements resource management strategy.
* Typically two or more years in engineering. Prefer Civil experience with structures and foundations.
* Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole.
* Experience with PLS-Tower, AutoCAD and LPILE a plus.
* P2:
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
* P3:
Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; may be required based upon role.
* Valid Drivers License required for both levels
* Intermediate knowledge of engineering and economic principles and concepts.
* Intermediate knowledge of other engineering disciplines and intermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assigned.
* Intermediate knowledge and application of engineering processes and procedures.
* Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.
* Intermediate knowledge of company QA/QC process and procedures.
* Working knowledge of construction feasibility.
* Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration.
* Intermediate knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimates.
* Intermediate skill designing overhead transmission lines and overhead/underground distribution lines, including relevant civil, structural, environmental and electrical subsystems.
* Intermediate knowledge of applicable policies, rules,…