Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission (Houston, Austin)
Core
Lead the design of complex overhead transmission line projects from conceptual phase through completion, providing technical oversight and expertise.
Role type
Senior IC transmission engineer (overhead lines)
Builds
Transmission line infrastructure
Domain
Power transmission engineering
Required skills
Transmission line design, Conductor sizing, Induction analysis, Impedance calculation, Voltage drop analysis, Lightning performance studies, Grounding calculations, Electrical clearance calculations, NESC code application, NERC/FERC standards compliance, CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM Revit, Civil 3D), PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, Project budgeting, Cost estimation, Vendor drawing review, Field inspection leadership, Technical report writing, Mentorship
Preferred skills
EPC project experience, Professional Engineer (PE) License
Technologies
AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD
Responsibilities
Lead transmission design from conceptual phase to completion; Prepare equipment specifications, RFQs, and bid summaries; Lead economic conductor selection and lightning/grounding studies; Review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers; Manage project schedule, scope, and budget; Perform quality reviews of production drawings and construction administration; Lead field inspections and resolve installation issues; Present technical reports and cost proposals; Mentor less experienced engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities