Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Sterling Engineering
Chicago, IL, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $150,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Computer-Aided Design ArcGIS (Software) Microsoft PowerPoint Software Engineering

Job description

  • Executes comprehensive engineering design for high-voltage (HV/EHV) overhead transmission line projects, encompassing routing, PLS-CADD modeling, structure spotting, and hardware/conductor selection. * Performs advanced structural analysis, structure framing optimization, and foundation design utilizing specialized industry software. * Establishes line design parameters based on NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and client-specific criteria, including right-of-way (ROW) constraints, clearances, and loading conditions. * Authors detailed technical specifications and construction bid packages; leads technical bid evaluations (TBE) for structure procurement and construction services. * Prepares and seals engineering deliverables, including plan and profile drawings, structure load trees, framing diagrams, bills of materials (BOM), and foundation construction drawings. * Interprets complex geotechnical reports to extract and derive parametric inputs for specialized foundation engineering software, specifically L-PILE and MFAD. * Provides comprehensive engineering support during construction (EDC), including reviewing contractor submittals, responding to RFIs, and resolving field-originated design modifications. * Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Technical Advisor, providing strategic consulting to project teams and interfacing directly with clients to resolve complex technical challenges. * Drives Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) compliance, peer-reviewing technical deliverables produced by junior staff to ensure engineering integrity. Mentors and accelerates the professional development of junior engineers and recent graduates in transmission line design principles and workflows.

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree (Civil, Structural, or Electrical) from an ABET-accredited engineering program. * 5+ years of relevant experience as a Transmission Line Engineer in a consulting or utility environment. * EIT Certificate with ability to acquire PE in the near term. * Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. * Proficiency in Power Line Systems software and other programs, including PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-POLE, CAISSON, SAG10, and ArcGIS. * Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, and design teams through excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of project management principles., * Bachelor’s in Civil, Structural, or Electoral from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • EIT Certificate with ability to acquire PE in near term

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