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 designs, equipment specifications, and cost proposals
Domain
Power transmission engineering
Required skills
Transmission line design, electrical clearances calculations, conductor sizing, lightning performance analysis, NESC/NERC/FERC standards application, CAD software proficiency, project budgeting, team leadership, quality review
Preferred skills
EPC project experience, Professional Engineer (PE) license, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis
Technologies
AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Lead transmission design from conceptual phase through completion, prepare equipment specifications and bid summaries, lead economic conductor selection and grounding studies, review vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, manage change orders and project schedules, perform field inspections and coordinate construction administration, mentor junior engineers, develop cost proposals and present project budgets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities