Transmission Line Engineer

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 6 days ago • Updated 12 minutes ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year

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Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at ;/strong>

Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer

Job Location: 720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, IL 60148

Primary Function:

Performs engineering work with a focus on transmission line design including both civil and electrical practices. Requires knowledge of transmission systems from 34.5kV to 500kV with familiarity with basic principles related to line design and practices related to this specialization. Successful candidates may be placed in job titles ranging from Design Engineer II, Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer based upon experience and knowledge in the field.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines
Represent the Engineering department and participate in inter-department meetings
Attend meetings with customers as needed to support the Sales department and the engineers
Monitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget and exceed customer expectations
Able to perform transmission line engineering work independently.
Balance innovation and standardization of work processes
Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignments
Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

Bachelor degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in transmission line design; experience in transmission line design with more senior level positions requiring 10 years or more in hands on design.
Minimum 3 years experience in actual hands on design work as it relates to transmission line design
Experience in preparing cost effective designs in EPC environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of substation structures, foundations, and site development issues
Knowledge of common engineering application software, particularly such tools as PLS-CADD
Knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI and ANSI that apply to transmission design
Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary for a complete a project

Physical Requirements

This position requires minimal physical effort.
Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy
Compensation / Benefits

Compensation:
$80,000 - $180,000 yearly
The compensation range for this position is compliant with all local and state regulations and is based on several factors such as work experience, education, qualifications, and internal and external market factors. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and discretionary bonus.

Benefits:
As a valued employee you will be eligible to participate in our full benefits program, including, but not limited to:
PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
Dental and vision insurance
Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Employee Assistance Program
Additional benefits and wellness programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

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