Senior Transmission Line Engineer

KDM ENGINEERING LLC

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (Civil, Structural, or Electrical) from an ABET-accredited program
  • 5+ years as a Transmission Line Engineer in consulting or utility settings
  • EIT Certificate with potential to obtain PE soon
  • Proficient in MS Office, Power Line Systems Software, PLS-CADD, and ArcGIS
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with project management understanding

Responsibilities

  • Design high voltage overhead transmission lines including line routing and structure spotting
  • Develop technical specifications and prepare bid documents
  • Review design documents for construction including bill of materials and foundation designs
  • Interpret geotechnical reports for foundation design software
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Focus on producing high-quality work and support continuous improvement
  • Act as a technical specialist and provide consultation to project teams

Benefits

  • Positive team environment
  • Flexible schedules
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurances
  • Paid time-off and holidays
  • Volunteer leave
  • Performance bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Laidback office culture with recreational amenities
  • Meditation space and nursing mothers' room
Full Job Description
Senior Engineer - Transmission

Job Summary:

The Senior Engineer will be a part of the electric transmission design team and will be responsible for the engineering and

design of multiple projects ranging from small "quick turn-around" to large complex transmission lines. This position

provides the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of transmission lines to engineer and design transmission

projects ranging from 34.5kV to 765kV.

As a Senior Engineer you will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE and other applicable standards in engineering design and will

independently perform engineering analyses, plans and specifications, as well as material procurement and construction

documents, and work with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Responsibilities:
  • Performs all aspects of design of high voltage overhead transmission line projects including but not limited to:
  • Line routing, Structure spotting, Structural analysis and design, Foundation design, Hardware selection,
  • Conductor and shield wire selection, Material specifications, and technical support during construction,
  • Plans and design overhead transmission lines, including right of way requirements, structure spotting, line configurations, hardware requirements, structure alternatives, and foundation options.
  • Develop technical specifications, prepare bid documents, and assist clients with bid and evaluation processes, including structure procurement and construction services.
  • Prepare and review design documents for construction, including plan & profiles, structure load tree drawings,structure framing, bill of materials and foundations design drawings.
  • Demonstrates ability to understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD.
  • Leverages experience by mentoring and training lower-level professionals including top graduates entering the
  • field of transmission line design.
  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments.
  • Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
  • Understands client interests and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
  • Serves as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Requires Bachelor's Degree (Civil, Structural, or Electrical) from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience as a Transmission Line Engineer in consulting or utility environment.
  • EIT Certificate with ability to acquire PE in the near term.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Software including WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and Project.
  • Proficiency in Power Line Systems Software and other programs, including PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-POLE, CAISSON, SAG10, and ArcGIS.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, and design team through excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of project management principles.

For Preferred Consideration (Not Required):
  • A Professional Engineering License in the US is strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing projects.
  • A proven ability to work with limited supervision and guidance to execute and meet multiple project commitments

Additional Requirements:
  • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Possess a valid Driver's License


Full List of Benefits & Perks:
  • Positive team environment
  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible schedules
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training and professional development
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
  • Paid time-off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Volunteer leave
  • Performance bonuses
  • HSA
  • Transit program
  • Parental and maternity leave
  • Supportive management
  • Professional development assistance
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Quarterly team-building outings
  • Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
  • Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room.


Salary Description

$120,000 - $150,000 per year

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