Principal Transmission Line Engineer (Remote)

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking talented and motivated candidates for a Principal Transmission Line Engineer role supporting, managing, and leading transmission & distribution projects across both Power and Renewable lifelines. This critical role will have responsibility for design and/or coordination of High Voltage (69kV-500kV) transmission lines utilizing the PLS-CADD software, as well as developing the team and acting as a primary client-facing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help grow our team. 

What You’ll Do

The ideal candidate has excellent problem solving skills; uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices to complete complex high voltage and extra high voltage electric transmission line project assignments. They will adapt and modify standard techniques to solve multifaceted problems and provide expert consultation for the design, development and implementation of technical plans and systems used in the construction of high voltage transmission lines. Responsibilities include: facilitating collaboration between other disciplines and project team members; acting as client contact to determine the project scope and understand client requirements; development of final construction documents and ensure quality control and compliance with client requirements. Final deliverables will include project design criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure framing and loading drawings, assembly drawings, structure foundation drawings and construction specifications. The engineer will coordinate specific design aspects of projects, estimating construction costs, and specify materials. In addition, the candidate will be regularly involved in internal training presentations, mentoring junior engineers, assisting with proposal bids, and improvement of internal design standards & processes. 

What We Expect from You

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school. Master’s degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 20 years relative transmission line engineering experience is preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Licensure in multiple states preferred. 
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred.   
• Expert in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE required, with ability to train others. 
• Expert knowledge and experience in all aspects of transmission line design and project types, including line routing, engineering & design, construction, structural analysis, clearance analysis,
• Previous experience working with or for a Utility is required. 
• Proven track record of positive client relationships
• Actively manages individual workload
• Effectively leads in training and mentoring team members
• Responsible for reviewing project drawings, calculations & specifications
• Demonstrate wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Collaborate with multi-discipline team …