T&D ENGINEER

JOB TITLE:                T&D ENGINEER
LOCATION:                HAMPDEN OPERATIONS CENTER
REPORTS TO:           SUPERVISOR, T&D CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & PLANNING
POSITION STATUS:  EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Engineering duties include providing planning, design, specifications, and technical guidance/supervision associated with T&D overhead lines, with some support for underground work.  Primary focus will be on Transmission Line Engineering, with some support for distribution possible.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with the Asset Management team to support scoping and design of new lines, rebuilds, and upgrades to the overhead transmission system. 
• Work with field planners, asset management engineers, outside resources and project managers to design and engineer capital projects.  
• Support the development, design, engineering & execution of the T&D capital program on lines up to 345 kV: identification, justification, resource & material planning, construction, quality, budgeting & forecasting, regulatory requirements and project close out.  
• Maintain and modify engineering drawings and records as required for capital projects and maintenance work.
• Compile system data and information as needed for internal groups.
• Develop, update and maintain material and construction standards and specifications primarily associated with line construction.
• Perform some project management responsibilities, including planning, environmental, material management, financial support, and coordination of all involved parties. Responsibility for technical support of projects from conception to completion. 
• Develop engineering design criteria documents for all transmission line projects.
• Oversee the development of construction specifications for line projects.
• Create survey specifications to support engineering design.
• Organize and maintain PLS-CADD-related files to be used in line design.
• Evaluate and implement new and modified overhead line materials.
• Provide field support as needed for line construction projects.
• Oversee contractors and/or consultants providing engineering and planning services. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other related duties as assigned, include designated duties associated with system restoration.

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• BS Degree in Electrical, Civil, Power or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering technology or equivalent is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maine helpful but not required.
• 10 years of working with and/or designing utility transmission lines preferred but not required.   
• Experience with PC-based line design and CAD software desired. Solid skills with MS Office software is required.
• Position requires a valid Maine driver’s license. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is significantly sedentary but also involves regular field time with walking and standing in difficult terrain conditions. 
• Outdoor time could bring exposure to inclement weather including rain, snow, cold and heat.  
• Position requires mental and visual concentration.
• Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Position requires excellent organizational skills.
• Position can be somewhat stressful.

RATE OF PAY:

Salary Level is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted positions.

This job description is subject to change at any time. 

Versant Power is a tobacco-free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace.

Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 11/19/2025