Senior Transmission Engineer Job Description
Description The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise, and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.
Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers, including EFM Conductor Sizing, Induction Impedance Losses, and Voltage Drop design.
Prepare transmission equipment, packaged equipment specifications, and data sheets. Request for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations, studies. Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources.
Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC FERC and regional requirements and standards.
Review transmission equipment vendor drawings, data, interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning, and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project-related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
Quality review the construction administration, including coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and testing of transmission systems.
Leads field inspections, installation measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors, and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
Provide leadership guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Responsible for QAQC process adherence.
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Required Skills and Knowledge
Compensation
The expected compensation range for this position is $150,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401k retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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