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Lead Transmission Line Engineer/Transmission Line Engineer (Northeast)

Rochester, NY 00000

Posted: 04/16/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Other Job Number: 623406 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Title: Transmission Line Engineer
Pay: Up to $140,000 - based on experience
Can sit out of one of the following locations: Rochester, NY | Orange, CT | Binghamton, NY | Augusta, ME 
Relocation: Yes
Work Schedule: Hybrid 
Start: ASAP 
Job Type: Direct Hire

The Transmission Lines Engineer is responsible for preparing or review/approve conceptual design and detailed engineering packages for HV & MV poles and foundations. As well as preparing project scope of works, design specifications, specifications for construction procedures and methods, and bill of material.

How will you contribute to the team?
  • Actively participate in securing T&D projects by sourcing active RFPs and developing proposals.
  • 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.
What will you contribute?
  • 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.
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