Transmission Engineer

K&A Engineering Consulting

$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
  • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within transmission lines
  • Ability to perform engineering responsibilities independently
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Select conductors for transmission line projects
  • Recommend structures for line design and placement
  • Conduct studies on insulation, A/C interference, and grounding
  • Design transmission line plans and profiles using PLSCAD
  • Utilize LiDAR and aerial data for project insights
  • Incorporate sensitive resource data in design processes
  • Lead overall transmission line design for capital projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on challenging projects in the energy sector
  • Dynamic team environment where contributions are valued
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Focus on collaboration and teamwork
  • Engagement with innovative technology and engineering practices
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Transmission Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Rochester, New York. 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 Avangrid 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.
  • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within transmission lines
  • Perform engineering responsibilities without assistance and minimal supervision
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
  • Strong attention to detail, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving

Pay Range $95,000-$115,000/annually

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