Transmission Line Design Engineer / Technician

CDG Engineers Inc

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of transmission line design experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering preferred
  • Proficient in PLS-CADD / CAD software
  • Knowledge of NESC standards for overhead transmission lines
  • Experience designing lines and structures up to 345 KV
  • Skilled in calculating conductor tension and structural loading
  • Strong communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Determine right of way requirements for transmission lines
  • Calculate conductor sags and develop plan/profile drawings
  • Review structural loading for new and upgraded lines
  • Develop staking sheets for construction purposes
  • Provide construction support throughout the process
  • Develop line routing for efficient transmission planning

Benefits

  • Full-time position offering job stability
  • Hands-on involvement in key engineering projects
  • Opportunity to work with advanced design software
  • Potential for professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

As a Transmission Line Design Engineer/Technician, you will play a key role in determining the right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings. You will review structural loading for both new and upgraded lines and develop staking sheets and provide construction support and develop line routing.

Requirements for the role:
  • 5 years of experience required (Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering preferred but not required).
  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD / CAD software used to model transmission lines.
  • Proficiency in applying NESC standards to ensure safe and compliant overhead transmission line designs.
  • Previous experience applying traditional and software-based methods to design transmission lines and structures up to 345 KV.
  • Experience calculating conductor tension, sag, and structural loading for various environmental and operational conditions.
  • Experience selecting structures and structural components and appropriate guying methods, grounding systems, and structural components based on mechanical and electrical requirements.
  • Strong communication skills.

Work Authorization: CDG is not currently offering sponsorship for this role. This include both temporary visa or permanent visa situations that exist now or in the future, such as: F-1, OPT, CPT, H1, H2, L1, TN, etc.

Agencies:

This role is currently not open to agencies or third-party vendors at this time.

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