Associate Engineer A - Central Engineering - Transmission Line Projects Eng

Overview

Responsibilities

• Support high voltage overhead transmission projects through all phases, including concept development, design, and construction.
• Assist with high voltage overhead transmission maintenance, repair, and replacement initiatives.
• Support high voltage underground transmission projects, including performing required engineering calculations.
• Review third party designs and calculations to ensure compliance with Company safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Conduct construction site visits as needed; prepare sketches, field notes, and formal field reports.
• Safely operate Company vehicles in accordance with all safety and security requirements.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and proposed solutions to department leads and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to field personnel, including modification sketches, engineering calculations, and responses to field inquiries.
• Utilize PLCCAD software for transmission line design and engineering calculations.
• Use specialized cable and wirepull analysis software to support underground transmission projects.
• Work under limited supervision of a Senior Engineer or Department Manager while demonstrating initiative, technical competence, and professional judgment.
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve on internal working groups and professional committees, as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, standards, and best practices, with a focus on electric transmission systems.
• Actively participate in the Companys Emergency Response Plan, including assigned storm restoration duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering or construction department, including at least one year of engineering work experience. Minimum 2 years of utility experience or privatesector highvoltage transmission experience, including at least one year of engineering work experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience working on transmission projects, including three to five years of utility or privatesector highvoltage transmission experience, with at least one year of engineering work experience.

• Familiarity with basic Engineering principles, Drawing Management Systems, and calculation software, required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drawing software, required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to perform at a high level in a professional business setting, required.
• Experience and/or knowledge of high voltage transmission or distribution systems, required.
• Exercises sound judgment, initiative, creativity, and decisionmaking in handling assignments, required.
• Technically proficient across a broad range of engineering responsibilities, with a demonstrated willingness to explore and implement innovative solutions, required.
• Knowledge of PLCCAD for design and calculations, preferred.
• Knowledge of specialized cable/wire pull software, preferred.

• Ability to interpret basic information on drawings.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.