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Lead Engineer - Overhead Transmission Line Design
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A Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical tools as part of the product development cycle.
$99,045 / year median in Florida
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission Line Engineering Department as a Lead Engineer, Overhead Transmission Line Design. The role will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating civil/structural analysis, and project completion of high voltage electrical transmission lines. This position may be based out of the following locations: Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV; or Boise, ID Responsibilities Completion of calculations, construction drawings, contracts, technical specifications, design standards, as well as the application of those designs for the construction of distribution and/or transmission lines. Perform civil/structural engineering analyses and design for transmission line layout and design through 500kV Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables Conduct/coordinate design review meetings for projects or as assigned Create and support construction contracts, material take-offs, material standards, and technical specifications Create/develop drawing packages for bidding, construction, as-built, and submittal purposes Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or material selection Coordinate construction activities with technical support and timely review of submittals Effectively communicate project scopes, budgets, and schedules Assist in the preparation of budgets for projects Develops training modules and initiatives at the directive of the Principal Engineer Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to our functional area, including but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, NERC Reliability, and the National Electric Safety Code Provide technical direction to others, as required Aide in the direction of work for others, as required Serve as contact with construction field crews and project management on moderately complex projects Provides support to business development or pursuit activities Minimum Qualifications Ideal candidates will possess a broad and deep understanding of engineering principles and practices, and the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of training, project scope, schedule, budget, construction, and overall project completion. Minimum of 5-10+ years of overhead transmission line design experience and knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices BS in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited school. Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels. Work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to run projects at any value with little oversight. Extensive knowledge of civil/structural transmission line design and knowledge of field techniques for construction of transmission lines. Advanced knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, MFAD and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office. Knowledge of surveying techniques, practices, and procedures. Extensive knowledge of safe working practices related to electric transmission lines.