TRANSMISSION LINE ENGINEER

Description:

Provide engineering services in a technically sound, safe, timely and cost-effective manner to enable the organization to realize it s goals and objectives for providing water and energy related services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering design work and engineering studies
• Performs as engineering project leader
• Prepares specifications and evaluates bids
• Prepares recommendation material for management consideration
• Administers and reviews work performed by consultants and others
• Prepares and/or conducts written and oral reports and presentations
• Performs field engineering work
• Performs engineering analyses
• Design and/or codes computer programs
• Engineer/Design high voltage transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV using proper codes and specifications.
• Perform structural analysis on various types of structures
• Evaluate request from various groups for land and structure utilization within Transmission Rights-of-Way
• Draft and produce construction plans and obtain proper permits
• Coordinate with external companies and municipalities, as well as, internal groups including Land, Survey, Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance, etc.

Additional Information:

• Responsible for project budgets and schedules. Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies. Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organization functions and facilities. Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).
• Civil Engineer preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation required.
• Proficiency in the PLS suite of software is required (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.