Key skills
Transmission line engineeringPLS-CADDDesign codesstandardsElectrical utility experienceProject ManagementCommunication skillsSelf-starterLeadership
About this role
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. The Principal Engineer is responsible for developing design standards and providing technical leadership for complex electrical transmission design projects for high-voltage systems.
Responsibilities:
- Defining design requirements to support transmission line design and construction on projects from 34.5kV overhead MV to 500kV
- Manage and coordination of sub-consultants to support utility crossings for transmission lines
- New transmission line routing and siting for prospective and pipeline projects
- Review and engineering submittals from consultants and EORs
Requirements:
- Degree or Advanced Degree in Engineering
- 15+ years of experience in transmission line engineering experience in electrical utility industry
- Extensive experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-CAISSON, PLS-POLE, PLS-SAPS
- Extensive experience in design codes and standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ASCE & ACI
- Experienced in coordination between substation engineering, Land, Permitting, real estate, and EPC teams
- Strong Project Management skillset and experience
- Self-starter who can work on multiple projects with various deadlines across the development pipeline
- Strong ability to communicate with internal Development team and electric utilities