Job Category: Engineering
Job Description
Seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer (11+ years experience) to serve as the technical authority for complex, mega-scale EHV overhead transmission projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
Serve as “Responsible Charge” for multi-disciplinary teams and establish project work plans.
Technical
Perform complex calculations and equipment research specifically for EHV overhead transmission lines.
Client Management
Identify client drivers, manage project changes, and support business development efforts.
Operations
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
People Leadership
Lead hiring, discipline, and technical reviews for subordinate engineering staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
Experience
11+ years in power delivery/transmission with specific expertise in EHV overhead lines.
Compliance
Must pass pre-employment background, drug, and motor vehicle record screenings.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Licensure
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license highly preferred.
Software
Mastery of PLS-CADD, line routing, and structural/foundation design.
EPC Knowledge
Experience with EPC/design services for U.S. investor-owned utilities.
Project Lifecycle
Advanced knowledge of permitting, land acquisition, and subcontract administration.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
PLS-CADD
IDEAL CANDIDATE
An ideal candidate will come from an engineering consulting firm rather than an electric utility company.