Arcadis

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Arcadis$101K — $168K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Transmission line projects (69kV to 500kV)
  • Proficient in PLS-CADD software (familiarity with PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER is a plus)
  • Ability to engineer HV and EHV transmission foundations and construction packages
  • Experience with codes and standards: National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE, and local codes.

Responsibilities

  • Support and deliver HV and EHV transmission line projects from 69kV to 500kV
  • Perform engineering, detail design, studies, and analysis for transmission projects
  • Coordinate with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management
  • Collaborate with specialists in civil, structural, and electrical engineering to produce complete design packages
  • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, or Account Manager as needed
  • Mentor junior team members and oversee QA/QC on engineering work
  • Engage with clients, contractors, and vendors to facilitate business development and project execution.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K plan with company contributions
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • 20 days PTO that accrue annually and nine paid holidays
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team.
Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.

This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit of Arcadis. The position requires candidate directly interface with client and Arcadis power delivery team, manager project management, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The candidate will also make sure day-to-day client engagement, coordination, and project execution role. The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Arcadis's policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Substation Engineering, Distribution Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, EV Technology and the System Planning and Studies teams, as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectors.

The position consisting in the coordination of the power delivery renewable energy team and performing hands on Transmission (HVAC/HVDC) engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team (e.g. wind, solar, green H2, etc.) with Arcadis business units. As part of the Power Delivery & Renewable team, you will help improve quality of life.

Role accountabilities:
  • Support, develop, and deliver HV and EHV transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV
  • Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analysis, plan and profile documents, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, procurement and construction documents
  • Identify, evaluate, and support work with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management
  • Coordinate closely with civil, structural, high-voltage electrical, telecommunications, geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue For Construction design packages for projects.
  • Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support project and client services and plan.
  • Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.

We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 30% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Transmission line projects from 69kV up to 500kV. Able to execute and delivery transmission line package under minimal supervision
  • Proficient with PLS-CADD software (good to have PLS-POLE or PLS TOWER)
  • Ability to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
  • Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PE license
  • Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $101,376 - $168,960.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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