We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Lead Transmission Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in
Orange, Connecticut. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations: - 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 the client's 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
What we're looking for: - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience within substation or transmission.
- Perform engineering responsibilities without assistance and minimal supervision.
- Must have strong experience working on EPC Projects or Megal Projects.
- Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
- Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
- Support business development and marketing initiatives.
- Strong attention to detail, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving
- PE license highly preferred
- In Office- Must be local to Connecticut
Pay Range: $115,000-$120,000/annually 
