What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Line Engineer position at PTS Advance?
My Client, a prestigious Engineering, Architecture, Construction, and Consulting firm, is looking for an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to support their growing Transmission & Distribution team in Charlotte, NC
The successful candidate will:
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 you will be expected to lead teams of engineers. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus.
Qualifications
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)
Salary : $100,000 - $180,000
