Senior Transmission Engineer – T-Line

Role Overview

• Assist with implementing and maintaining AMP Transmission (AMPT) engineering standards specific to transmission line designs.
• Provide technical direction and guidance on AMPT-owned Transmission Line assets, along with potential new projects in planning and construction.
• Develop the detailed project scope, specifications, drawings, and statement of work for the AMPT construction and engineering RFP process.
• Support, assist, and develop the design, calculations, studies, and analysis necessary for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of electric utility transmission lines.
• Participate in capital project engineering-related activities, including developing requests for proposals, as well as vetting, selecting, and managing third-party engineering companies and contractors. Provide technical directions to consultants and review third-party deliverables.
• Review and recommend for approval detailed engineering bid packages for release.
• In close collaboration with transmission operations, transmission planning, and transmission project management, develop, maintain, and manage AMPT engineering standards.
• Assist in developing ratings and guidelines for electric equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in providing technical direction, support, and guidance on ongoing AMPT-owned assets, potential new projects in planning, and construction projects.
• Participate in project field/site walkdowns and attend meetings/conference calls as needed. Participate in equipment factory visits as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the drawing management file system and engineering databases.
• Work in close collaboration with transmission operations, transmission planning, transmission project management, and other departments and stakeholders to successfully accomplish tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A four-year accredited engineering degree is required, with civil engineering preferred.
• Experience with PLS-CAD transmission line design software required.
• GIS information system software, and similar applications preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electric transmission line engineering is preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability standards, processes, and compliance obligations.
• Must be deadline/critical path oriented and have a strong ability to prioritize.
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills are essential; must demonstrate previous success in building effective business relationships. Must have a positive attitude and work well within a small team.
• Must successfully complete FERC Standards of Conduct compliance training within 30 days of employment.
• Must be willing to travel to assigned project locations throughout the AMP Transmission footprint.

Benefits

• This position has the ability to report out of Columbus, OH (Hybrid) or remotely out of AMP's membership footprint
• Eligibility for a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days working from home)