Job Title: Remote Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Remote Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission Line Engineering Department. The successful candidate will complete projects that support our large utility customer with minimal direction. You will collaborate with in-house and client engineers, as well as graphics technicians, to ensure the successful completion of transmission line projects. The Lead Engineer will oversee a small department of Transmission Line Engineers and will also coordinate and conduct training for lower-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design, including engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management.
• Prepare project construction documents such as plan and profile drawings, design drawings, engineering, material, and construction specifications, project schedules, and bills of material.
• Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates.
• Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV to 765 kV.
• Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design projects.
• Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans, established schedules, company policies, rules, and standards, and in compliance with external regulations.
• Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permits.
• Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, train and mentor other engineers, and develop measurable work area goals and objectives.
• Function as a project lead for transmission projects.
• Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met.
• Work under supervision of higher-level engineers.
• Perform occasional site visits.

Essential Skills

• Transmission Line Design
• Design Engineering
• Project Scoping
• Utility Operations
• High Voltage (HV) Design
• PLS-CADD Proficiency
• Minimum two years of experience in transmission line engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
• A PE License is desirable but not required

Work Environment

This position can be remote but will require travel at least once a month. If local, you will be required to work on-site. The role involves occasional site visits and collaboration with both in-house and client engineers, and graphics technicians.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 – $57.69

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 19, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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