Oct 29, 2024

Transmission Line Engineer

  • Per Sé Group
Skilled Trades

Job Description

Project Type:  Substation Construction

Locations: Chicago, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Denver, Detroit, Fort Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Orlando, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Tampa, Philadelphia

Pay range: $55-$65/hr

Per Diem: n/a (local candidates only)

Project Duration: 1 year+

Additional: This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Summary

Per Sé Group is hiring Transmission Line Engineers for a long-term contract.  Our client is a global leader in power and energy engineering and design with expertise in grid modernization, renewables, oil & gas, nuclear power and more.  This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of transmission line engineering including conductors, hardware, insulation, structures, foundations and electrical principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
  • Perform structural analysis and design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
  • Perform foundation designs.
  • Perform conductor selection studies, shielding, grounding and induction studies.
  • Develop cost estimates and schedules and prepare specifications for the procurement of transmission line materials and construction.
  • Specify transmission line components.
  • Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
  • Review vendor submittals.


Preferred Skills and Expertise

  • This position requires a degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Related engineering, internship or co-op work experience.
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
  • Three or more years related experience in transmission line engineering.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles including basic transmission line engineering.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Valued but not required skills and experience

  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
  • Proficiency with any of the following programs: PLS-TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation.
  • Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

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