Senior Transmission Line Engineer with PE - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is a company dedicated to creating and sustaining industry and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support transmission line design projects and ensure compliance with engineering standards while managing project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities:

• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete Transmission engineering designs
• Design transmission lines in voltage ranges from 69kV to 765kV
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery and LiDAR) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Perform structural analysis and design of monopole, lattice, framed, and guyed transmission structures
• Complete conductor selection studies, grounding, shielding, and induction studies
• Support foundation designs
• Detail and specify transmission pole and line components and equipment
• Utilize PLS-CADD to complete transmission structure and line design, sag analysis, and profile drawings
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain
• As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 765kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in transmission line design
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, Sag10, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Capable of leading/executing a project from inception to completion
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
• Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
• Client facing experience