Sargent & Lundy

Senior Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$82K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • Proficient with PLS-CADD software
  • 5+ years in transmission line project teams
  • Strong knowledge of design codes and standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Design transmission lines from 69kV to 500kV
  • Conduct cost analyses and develop design criteria
  • Perform conductor selection and grounding studies
  • Specify components with vendors and clients
  • Lead a small project team
  • Mentor less experienced staff
  • Occasional travel for client interactions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans: medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) plan and merit scholarship program
  • Tuition assistance and employee discount program
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements and parental leave
Full Job Description
Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

 

This position will offer you the ability to apply and expand your knowledge of transmission line engineering including, conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles to: 

  • Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range. 
  • Responsibility for cost analyses, development of design criteria, routing and siting of transmission lines. 
  • Responsibility for conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies. 
  • Work with vendors and clients to specify transmission line components. 
  • Direct a small project team.

The position will also offer you the opportunity to:

  • Work with experienced engineers and mentor less experienced staff.
  • Work with a diverse client base and interact with the client and other project teams. 
  • Occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.
  • Develop proposals and cost estimates for new work.
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential Skills and experience:

  • This position requires a BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program. 
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD software and ability  to review transmission line models.
  • 5 or more years of experience as a member of a project team in observing project schedules and budget constraints on diverse transmission assignments that have included the following: transmission line design incorporating code requirements, cost estimate development, schedule creation and coordination, the preparation of specifications for procurement of transmission line materials and construction, and liaising with construction and installation.
  • Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction documents.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Have a current PE license or the ability to acquire one within one year. 
  • Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.
  • Experience with scheduling. 
  • Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation.
Compensation Range$82,380.00 - $125,860.00 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. Awards & Recognition

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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