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Wade Trim
Transmission Line Engineer - #2979
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Transmission Line Engineer - #2979
We are looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to join our ICE Team to improve infrastructure in our Mid-West/North East offices. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and ten or more years of demonstrated experience in transmission system design. Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PLS CADD, LPILE, and MFAD is required. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible work schedule (hybrid or remote) is available after 30 days of employment.
Typical responsibilities include:
Engineering & Design:
- Lead the design of overhead and underground transmission systems (69kV-765kV)
- Prepare engineering drawings and design packages (plan/profile, one-lines, structure loading, foundations)
- Perform engineering calculations/studies, including: foundational analysis, guying analysis, and system analysis Conductor sizing, sag/tension analysis
- Structural loading and clearance compliance
- Develop specifications, standards, and construction documentation
Project Delivery:
- Display effective time management to ensure the timely completion of deliverables on multiple concurrent projects of varying sizes and complexities
- Coordinate with civil, structural, environmental, and permitting teams
- Support route selection, right-of-way coordination, and constructability reviews
- Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations Project scope including (but not limited to):
- Line switch install/replacement
- Reinsulate/Reconductor
- Structure Replacement
- Full or Partial Line Rebuild
New Line Rebuild Quality & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards
- Perform QA/QC of engineering deliverables
- Maintain accurate documentation and ad to company quality procedures
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers/designers
- Support proposal development, technical scopes, and estimates
- Maintain strong client relationships and act as a technical point of contact through clear and effective communication
- Lead a team of engineers and be an individual contributor toward the delivery of project designs
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
Skills/Experience:
- 10 or more years of experience in transmission system design is required
- Strong knowledge of design programs (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc) is required
- Experience with
PLS CADD
is required
- Experience with LPILE or MFAD is required
- Field Experience is required
- Fundamentals of Engineering and the ability to test for Professional Engineering License is preferred
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules