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Stantec
Senior Transmission Line Engineer
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A Transmission Line Engineer specializes in the drafting and design of transmission lines used for power transmission or telecommunications. They may plan routes for power transmission, examine maps suitable typography for related projects, as well oversee the construction process, ensuring that the transmission lines are installed according to design specifications and safety standards.
$125,799 / year median in Maine
Job Description
At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we're powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that's where we thrive. And we're looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world's top design firms while building our clean energy future. Your Opportunity Our US work group has an opportunity for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer; this individual will sit in any of Stantec's US offices. Project requirements will include detailed engineering and support of transmission line projects (generally 69 kV to 500 kV) from conceptual design through construction support. Your Key Responsibilities You will lead the preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts. Coordinating and directing design engineers and technical staff to ensure the projects you lead are executed successfully, achieving the scope while producing high quality deliverables, on budget, and on schedule. Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies. You will also be a liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and exercising project management skills. You will enjoy the opportunity to work on a variety of unique projects with the freedom to advance your career down a number of paths within the Power Delivery sector. You will contribute to a diverse company, bridging the gaps between the various sectors of infrastructure engineering Stantec operates within. Qualifications•External Your Capabilities and Credentials Be a self-motivated individual, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, to manage others, their workload, and client expectations. Complete skillsets in modeling transmission lines in the PLS suite, preparing route alignments, preparing plan and profiles, performing structural analysis, detailed knowledge of hardware assemblies and conductors, structure detail drawings and BOMs. Experience developing assembly, framing, loading and design drawings for wood, concrete, steel, FRP, and lattice transmission structures. Familiarity and sufficient knowledge in related electrical studies, such as EMF, fault current, grounding, contaminants study and clearance analysis for transmission line design. Experience with lattice towers. Experience with geotechnical data interpretation for foundation design and embedment calculations for a variety of transmission structure types and geotechnical requirements. Ability to communicate with survey and GIS personnel, interpret survey data, and incorporate it into