Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering firm specializing in transmission line engineering. This role involves designing and analyzing transmission lines, performing structural and foundation designs, and developing cost estimates and specifications for transmission line projects.
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
Skills
- 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
- 1 or more years of experience in transmission line engineering or a Master's degree
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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