Senior Transmission Line Engineer

3 days ago

San Diego, United States West Power Energy Full time

West Power Energy (WPE) is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, with a primary specialization in power generation, transmission, and distribution. West Power Energy strives to provide engineering services to public and private utility companies, consultants, and contractors taking part in the design and construction of power generation facilities, transmission lines, and substations, across the United States and Canada. We offer solutions from feasibility studies, full engineering design services to close out and preparation of as-built recordings.


Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in San Diego or Arcadia. This is a hybrid position, working 3 days in office and 2 days from home. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design.


Job Description

  • Plan, analyze, and design a variety of transmission line projects primarily with the utilities that have multiple stakeholders.
  • Perform routine calculations for transmission lines, such as Sag and tension, structural checks and other analysis needed to prepare design packages.
  • Develop technical documents for projects including design specifications, design criteria, material specifications, and relevant sections of construction packages.
  • Perform quality control reviews
  • Create project cost estimates
  • Act as the technical lead on projects and be the Engineer of Record for construction documents and drawings including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation packages and assembly drawings
  • Provide engineering construction support as needed for projects in construction. This may include field support
  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
  • Additional duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college
  • Minimum 7 years of transmission line design and field transmission construction experience
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or ability to obtain license within 12 months
  • Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced working knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)
  • Advanced working knowledge of GO95, NESC and other relevant IEEE and ASCE standards
  • Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software’s to execute production
  • Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and a variety of situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to perform work safely and effectively
  • Ability to work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to travel


Preferred Qualifications

  • EPC experience is strongly preferred
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in CA


This position's base salary range approximation is $135K - $175K, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.


We are always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking, and the motivation to help shape our growing company. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our team and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our values guide our work. We are safe. We are one team. We act with integrity. We respect our staff and client. We are forward-thinking. Want to join us?


West Power Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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