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