Transmission Engineeer IV

Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, to include renewable energy interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

:Under minimal supervision in the area of power transmission and substations, the incumbent will provide

:· Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems

.· Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities

.· Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches

.· Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance

.· Effective oral and written communication skills

.· Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages

.· Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally

.· Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis

.· Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers

.· Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client

.· Perform otherduties as assigned by management

.
COMPLEXITY OF WOR

K:Complex; established procedures not available. Major decision makin

g.
RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GRO

UP:Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of ta

ct.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILIT

IES:No direct reports but will oversee project team in preparation of design drawi

ngs.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential funct

ions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPER

IENCE Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Engineering that is accredited by

ABET.
Exp

erience8-10 Year(s) Experience as an Engineer within the electrical industry in the field of power de

livery.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTR

ATIONS: Require Professional Engineering (PE)

license
OTHER SKILLS AND A

• BILITIES:Understanding of engineering theories and pr
• inciples.Understanding of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recomme
• ndations.Ability to work alone or with limited sup
• ervision.Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic bac
• kgrounds.Good written and oral communicatio
• n skills.Understanding of electrical engineering concepts as they impact civil-structural
• designs.Self-motivated and able to work indep

endently.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUAL

• IFICATIONSBachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical En
• gineering.Registered Professional Engineer with NCE
• ES record.8 years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge of High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV a
• nd higher.Technical competency in all aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware, poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading); understanding of grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension li
• mits; etc.Knowledge to verify/review right of way requirements, conductor sags/tensions, transmission line plan and profile drawings and construction
• documents.Knowledgeable of and ability to complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of Transmiss
• ion Lines.Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level o
• f quality.Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, IEC, CSA, ANSI, IBC, AISC
• and IEEE.Working knowledge and experience t
• o perform:PLSCADD L
• ine designPLSPOLE structu
• re design.PLS TOWER structu
• re design.Proficiency with MS Office app
• lications.Total installed cost
• estimatingSpecifications and Contract
• documents.Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designer
• s/draftersCollaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, a
• nd clientsVisit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during co
• nstructionProvide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner with adherence to projec
• t scheduleAssist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and
• contractsSupport design needs of permitting
• activitiesExperience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering

drawings.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the or

ganization.United Grid Solutions is an equal opportuni

ty employerEOE/Minorities/Females/V

et/DisabledUnited Grid Solutions is a Non-Un