Senior Transmission Line Engineer

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Job Description:

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer in our Salt Lake City, UT office who will work as a member of a dynamic team working in a fast paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with extra high voltage electric transmission line design. The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer on electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, ASCE and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, he/she will assist the team as well as independently perform: engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, plans and specifications; as well as prepare material procurement and construction documents, and work with project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management.

The position offers the successful candidate to develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities. The candidate will also be responsible for managing client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.

Program Expertise:
• PLS-CADD, POLE, and TOWER
• SAG10
• LPILE
• Microsoft Office products

Other Program Experience:
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Bentley MicroStation
• Bentley ProjectWise
• LPILE
• FAD
• ESRI ArcGIS Programs
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Mathcad

Required Education & Experience:
• 30+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• B.S. degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineering Registration (NCEES Record preferred)

• Expertise with factory acceptance inspections for EHV lattice tower, tubular steel poles and other hardware

• Expert knowledge in troubleshooting transmission line failures (implosive sleeves, hardware, etc.)

• Experience reviewing EHV EPC construction (design, RFI and material submittal reviews)

Desired Skills and Attributes:
• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering
• Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring
• Capability to review engineering calculations including PLS-CADD models.
• Knowledge of NESC code requirements, construction cost estimating, specification, material procurement process, project schedule creation, and construction work packages.

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PowerDelivery

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