What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overhead Transmission Line Engineer position at ESPO Corporation?
OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION ENGINEER
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job type: Full-Time /Permanent
Our global EPC Firm client is hiring an Overhead Transmission Engineer for a full-time opportunity in Atlanta, GA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc.
- Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line (HV OH T-Line); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision.
- Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high voltage overhead transmission lines.
- Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members. This position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers; experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from accredited program is required. A professional certification, EIT, and/or a professional engineer licensure is strongly desired.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills is required.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.
Salary : $65,000 - $95,000