Mid-Level (E II & E III)Transmission Line Engineer

About the Company: PowerWright is a full-service engineering and construction/project management firm that provides value-added design solutions for electric utilities throughout the United States. Our services include power delivery (Transmission and Distribution lines) engineering, electric Substation and Protection & Control (P&C) engineering, construction and construction/project management, drafting, permitting, system development, and others. PowerWright is focused on developing value-added partnerships with our clients to help in the delivery of safe and reliable energy.

About the Role: The selected candidate will be responsible for the detailed engineering of high voltage (Transmission 69-500kV) power line projects. These projects are to include new facilities, as well as major additions, rehabilitation, replacement, clearance, and reconductoring for existing electric power lines. This position will also require occasional field site visits for data collection and verification.

Responsibilities:

• In either a supporting or lead role, responsible for the identification of engineering requirements.


• As required, may function as a project lead or responsible engineer.


• Performs tasks and produces engineering calculations, documents, and designs for conceptual and detailed phases of engineering under the direction of the project lead or responsible engineer.


• As required, may produce (or review) documents and drawings to support client requirements to support efforts in permitting or otherwise supporting construction and constructability requirements.


• Reviews vendor drawings, calculations and specifications for design and project compliance.


• Coordinates with the project lead or responsible engineer to determine the format and creation of project deliverables, documents and drawings.


• Coordinates with or directs others to produce supporting drawings and drafting requirements.


• Communicates with stakeholders both internally and externally to resolve and address project interfaces.


• Applies and incorporates industry best practices, client standards and client direction into design documents and drawing(s).


• Documents client interactions and changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget.


• Periodically conducts field visits to collect data (5-10% travel).


• Works with client and/or construction contractors to develop best design.


• Proofs in-house engineering projects – Attention to detail required.


• Performs administrative tasks to support project maintenance as related to scope, schedule, and budget.


• Complies with project requirements to support the collection and storage of electronic project files within the department.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in designing transmission lines.


• BS degree in civil/structural, electrical engineering, or related discipline (required).


• PE Registration preferred.


• Demonstrated the ability to review, understand, and apply industry standards and practices with practical work experience.


• Ability and prior experience reviewing and interpreting on-line drawings or similar system level drawings.


• Prior experience applying industry requirements and considerations for overhead transmission lines.


• Prior experience determining and producing project deliverables for overhead transmission projects.


• Experience and familiarity with the following standards required: NESC, ANSI-05.1, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, ACT-117, and ACI-318 and OSHA.


• Must have prior experience creating plan and profile drawings, structure framings, phasing drawings, and other instruments common to the utility industry.


• Working knowledge of related disciplines and the ability to identify and discuss interface points between internal or external teams (e.g., ROW, Permitting, Geotechnical, Substation Design, etc.).


• Structural design, geotechnical design, utility design and/or prior construction experience preferred.


• Ability to produce, or review sketches, and drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation and/or Bluebeam.


• Experience and ability with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, MS-Office family of software is required.


• Experience with the following software packages is preferred: PLS-Tower, PLS-Caisson, MFAD, LPile, STAAD, Mathcad and VIbrec.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Prior experience as a project lead is preferred.

Required Skills:

• High attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and think analytically.


• Ability to work well with others and function in both a team and individual environment.


• Ability to function as a small group lead or mentor junior engineers.


• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.


• Strong focus on quality.


• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects with budgets and time constraints.


• Ability to internalize a “safety first” attitude to all aspects in the performance of work responsibilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience as a project lead.

Pay range and compensation package: Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement: PowerWright is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.