Actalent Engineering is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to perform engineering design and create work requests for transmission construction projects for renewables. The Engineer provides engineering, estimating, programming, and mapping input for the work order producing process of the Transmission Section.

This opportunity will be supporting renewables projects across the US and will require intermittent travel for client meetings during project kick-off. Quarterly meetings on-site at HQ are also required.

This role is remote with up to 20% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and design transmission lines that are safe, economical, and adhere to accepted engineering practice and standards.
• Using PLS-CADD and AutoCAD prepare and issue all associated design drawings, specifications, and bills of material in a professional and thorough design package.
• Provide project management for assigned projects including scheduling, cost estimating, coordination and quality control.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments to achieve resolution of project activities.
• Issue all project deliverables in a timely manner to support administrative, procurement, and construction activities.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Provide support, advice, and training to design and support staff as required to assist in the proper discharge of their duties.

Preferred Skills:

• PLS-CADD
• STAAD
• Risa 3D
• LPILE
• AutoCAD

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Transmission Line Engineering
• The ability to calculate forces acting on structures and equipment, resolve geometric and trigonometric problems to calculate geographical position and direction of forces.
• Must be able to work independently on complex assignments involving a wide variety of situations requiring sound judgment.
• Requires familiarity with computer-based tools MSOffice, GIS, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and AutoCAD to efficiently complete day-to-day assignments.
• Requires accessing energized substations for inspection purposes after being trained.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.