Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Houston, Austin)

Austin, TX, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

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Technical Drafting
EFM
RFQ
nesC
NERC
FERC
Recruiting
Management
Construction Administration
Testing
Publications
Customer Satisfaction
Sales
Marketing
Finance
Budget
Estimating
Reporting
Leadership
Training
Mentorship
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Effective Communication
Regulatory Compliance
Civil Engineering
EPC
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Building Information Modeling
Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
RISA
3D Computer Graphics
Microsoft Office
Communication
Delegation
Critical Thinking
Attention To Detail
Facilitation
Team Building
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
SAP BASIS
Electrical Engineering

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Description

The Senior Transmission Engineer will lead the design of complex transmission line projects. Responsibilities will include project technical oversight, providing technical expertise and leading technical design staff. This position will be a recognized industry leader in transmission line design and provide best practices for related projects.

Lead transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including EFM, Conductor Sizing, Induction, Impedance, Losses and Voltage Drop design.
Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
Lead economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.
Lead calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Lead in the communication of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards.
Review transmission equipment vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of transmission systems.
Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program. and 7 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. and 7 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required or
Master Degree in Engineering and 6 years transmission engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Required
Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of transmission design codes and computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, transmission analysis programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
Ability to travel.
Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Other Locations US-TX-Austin, United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 250307

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

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