Transmission Engineer Senior

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.

June 04, 2026

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence.

Transmission Engineer Senior

Position Overview

The Transmission Engineer performs electrical engineering duties for
the T&D Engineering Department of the Grand River Dam Authority as
assigned by the Sr. Manager, T&D Engineering.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Transmission Line Engineering Manager or
designated supervisor.

Supervised Personnel

Normally does not supervise any other positions. May assume specific
temporary supervisory duties for certain project functions and/or
training duties.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited
to:

• Develops, reviews, and directs engineering designs for all sizes
  and complexities:
  • Generates/interprets PLS-CADD models, plan and profile diagrams,
    detail drawings and material lists.
  • Produce estimates, schedules, and execution plans for assigned
    projects.
  • Draft scopes of work for engineering and construction
    contractors.
  • Develop data sheets and specifications for equipment.
  • Supports the bidding process for engineering and construction
    services and recommends award.
  • Select equipment vendors.
• Has project responsibility for technical issues, engineering
  information, reporting, and modeling pertaining to design of the
  transmission system, including checkout of new facilities, engineering
  support to technicians and modifications to improve existing high
  voltage lines.
• Subject matter expert in the following tasks:
  • Prepares project management documentation including schedules
    & estimates.
  • Develops positive communication and productive relationships with
    fellow employees, industry contacts and customers.
  • Performs engineering analysis, calculations, design, studies, and
    other duties associated with maintaining, constructing, and operating
    high voltage transmission line facilities.
  • Creates specifications; prepares bid documents; evaluates bids
    received; prepares and presents reports and recommendations as required
    for purchase of materials, equipment, services, and miscellaneous items
    associated with high voltage transmission lines and other assigned
    projects.
  • Coordinates or verifies work of outside contractors and/or
    engineering firms concerning transmission line design activities;
    monitors work orders, project progress, change orders, and contractor
    payments of assigned areas.
• After-hours work may be required under system emergency or storm
  conditions.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:

• Functional competency with personal computers; prefer experience
  with Excel, Access, and Word.
• Must be capable of methodical analysis of complex technical
  problems.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent writing and composition
  skills.
• Familiarity with lockout tag-out procedures.
• Must be comfortable giving verbal presentations before
  groups.
• Has a grasp of concepts such as: structural design, foundation
  design, grading design, geotechnical engineering analysis, electrical
  circuit analysis, statics, thermodynamics & electromagnetic
  fields.

Education, Training,

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering from an
  accredited college or university is required, a power emphasis is
  preferred. Additional courses or practical experience in electrical
  power transmission line design, systems analysis, computer programming,
  and project and facility management are desirable.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a line engineer with
  an electric utility, or six (6) years with registration as a
  Professional Engineer (PE).

Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver's license
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver's license that are an Oklahoma resident.
  • If not registered, must have the ability to acquire PE
    registration within 2 years of employment.

Physical/Mental Requirements & Working

Conditions:

• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, crawl, work from ladders and
  elevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or
  working around high voltage equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on an
  irregular basis.
• Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention to
  visual and auditory detail. Manual dexterity is required for operation
  of test equipment, small tools, and the installation, adjustment, and
  repair of control devices.
• Work is usually performed in an office environment with outdoor
  excursions for design, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment when
  necessary.
• Repair work may be performed outdoors and/or indoors in a high
  noise/high temperature environment with possible work in confined
  spaces. Emergency repair work may be required during inclement weather
  and at any time in any season.

Other information:

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