Transmission Line Engineer

100% REMOTE T-LINE PE OPENING!!

Description:

• Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.

• As revenue grows in the T&D market in the US, help to build and manage a team of T&D Engineers to supplement the other disciplines that currently make up the SNC-Lavalin US Power Solutions BU (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, I&C, Electrical, Process, Piping, Pipe Stress).

• Detailed design and engineering of 12 kV to 500 kV overhead transmission line projects from conceptual design through to construction.

• Detailed design of underground transmission line projects from 12 kV to 230 kV.

• Conduct feasibility and planning studies.

• Prepare planning and detailed project cost estimates including engineering, materials, and construction.

• Prepare construction and material specifications and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.

• Act as a mentor to junior engineers. Interface with clients and contractors.

• Coordinate with various disciplines, review work of other engineers and technologists.

• Interface with permitting agencies and regulatory bodies.

• Perform field reviews of work during construction.

• Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

• P.E. registration is required or eligible to obtain a P.E. within a year or two.

• 5-10 years transmission lines design experience.

• Technical acuity in T&D Engineering is required.

• Ability to inform design process based on previous experience with similar projects.

• Strong proficiency using PLS software suite; PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.

• Ability to perform EMF studies and line loss analysis.

• Transmission structure foundation design experience is an asset, including direct embed and concrete pier foundation design.

• Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.

• Experience with transmission tower structural analysis is an asset.

• Familiar with applicable codes, standards, and regulations applicable to transmission line design in the United States.

• Experience with thermal upgrading and line condition assessments is strongly desired.

Experience Level:

Expert Level

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