• Location: Bloomington, MN
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #35009

Senior Transmission Engineer
Location: 
Open to any location near a client office
Pay Range: $48.00 – $53.00 per hour
Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)

Summary

The Staff/Senior Transmission Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines (765kV). Will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review transmission components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance, and grounding calculations/studies.
  • Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC, and regional requirements and standards.
  • Applies strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
  • Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
  • Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
  • Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Seeking candidates with substantial 765kV experience. 

Qualifications

  • Minimum – Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and min 3 years of transmission engineering experience required (Consulting preferred). Internship experience doesn’t count towards count of years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.