Staff Engineer, Transmission Engineering

4 weeks ago


Denver, United States Chicagonsbe Full time

Position Overview

s a Staff Engineer on the Transmission Engineering Team in the Renewable Electrical Engineering group you will support the engineering and construction of cutting-edge long-distance high-voltage transmission lines, HVDC converter stations, and generation interconnection transmission facilities for other renewable energy projects. You will be primarily responsible for managing conceptual project designs and the engineering firms selected to complete final detailed designs for projects to be built. Projects are located nationwide with various challenges that will provide you with opportunities to collaborate with experts in development, permitting, renewable engineering, construction, and operations. Transmission systems for these projects will utilize advanced technologies, focus on increasing the reach of low-cost renewable energy, and advancing grid reliability.

Responsibilities

Engineering Design:

Develop project designs that comply with critical owner and interconnection requirements.

Conduct thorough design reviews of drawings.

Define the scope of required engineering studies/calculations (electrical and civil) and review results for accuracy and compliance.

Track design schedules, update stakeholders, and ensure that critical dates related to engineering tasks are met on time.

Support project close out by organizing and transferring as-built documentation to the final project owner including physical and electrical drawings, schematics, bill of materials, engineering studies/calculations, and relay settings.

Procurement and Construction Support:

Review competitive bids for owner procured transmission, HVDC, and other material. Support the purchasing of this equipment and manage suppliers throughout the engineering and commissioning process.

Monitor construction progress both remotely and via on-site inspections and support resolution of any field issues. Attend on-site meetings with construction contractors and in person coordination meetings with interconnection utilities.

Perform factory/equipment inspection and witness factory acceptance testing for major materials.

Engineering Group Responsibilities:

Assist in developing project specific construction, engineering, and equipment specifications.

Prepare and validate calculations related to electrical energy including impedances and other line losses, electric and magnetic fields, surface gradient, audible noise, thermal rating, and conductor selection.

Prepare and validate calculations related to transmission line structural loading, foundation, hardware, and overhead wire (e.g., clearances, blowout, swing, etc.).

Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate the technical due diligence process.

Assist in the development of new projects by analyzing conceptual designs and Requests for Proposal (RFP) specifications.

Support early-stage transmission development by providing route input, addressing landowner concerns, evaluating environmental and construction impacts, etc.

Coordinate with operations engineering to incorporate lessons learned into new design reviews and specifications to continuously improve quality.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and conferences.

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