Staff Transmission Line Engineer - Southeast (GA, NC, TN)
Staff Transmission Line Engineer - Southeast
Overview
A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Staff Transmission Line Engineer to support the continued expansion of its Transmission & Distribution practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of overhead transmission line projects while contributing to the technical development of junior staff and supporting the successful delivery of complex utility infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform and support all aspects of overhead transmission line design, including:
- PLS-CADD modeling
- Line routing and alignment studies
- Structure loading and analysis
- Development of design criteria
- Sag and tension calculations
- Wire blowout and swing angle evaluations
- Damper recommendations
- Structure spotting and clearance reporting
- Conductor and shield wire selection
- Develop specifications for transmission line construction, materials, hardware, and related equipment.
- Support structural design, hardware selection, and field implementation activities for high-voltage transmission projects.
- Prepare construction drawing packages, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure quality and schedule objectives are met.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Participate in quality reviews and support project execution as a technical resource.
- Assist with client coordination and project delivery efforts as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 3 years of transmission line engineering experience.
OR
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited), successful completion of the FE exam, and a minimum of 3 years of transmission line engineering experience.
OR
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of transmission line engineering experience.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Experience designing overhead transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
- Proficiency with industry-standard software such as:
- PLS-CADD
- PLS-POLE
- PLS-TOWER
- Other Power Line Systems software
- Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles related to transmission line design.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
- Previous consulting experience is a plus.
Additional Information
- Full-time position
- Approximately 10% travel required
- Multiple office locations available throughout the Southeast region (North Carolina and Tennessee)
- Opportunities for technical growth and future leadership responsibilities within a growing Transmission & Distribution team
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