Staff Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Detroit)

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Budget
RFQ
nesC
NERC
FERC
Engineering Design
Research
Presentations
Drawing
Contract Management
Health Care
Military
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Communication
Critical Thinking
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Building Information Modeling
Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
RISA
3D Computer Graphics
Attention To Detail
Facilitation
Team Building
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Training
SAP BASIS
Electrical Engineering
Marketing Intelligence
MI

Job Details

Description

The Staff Transmission Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Staff Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
  • Perform transmission design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review transmission components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Prepare transmission equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Perform economic conductor selection studies, lightning performance and grounding calculations/studies.
  • Compile calculations for required electrical clearances based on NESC or other applicable codes and resources. Prepare communications of the interpretation and application of necessary NERC, FERC and regional requirements and standards.
  • Applies strong knowledge of commonly used transmission engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the transmission engineering services industry.
  • Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
  • Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • 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 3 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
  • Master Degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of transmission engineering experience, consulting preferred. Preferred
  • Strong knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or transmission analysis programs.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-MI-Detroit

Other Locations United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 250905

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