Transmission Line Design Engineer

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, United States WSP Full time

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Design Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. The following locations will also be considered: Orlando FL; Birmingham AL; Charlotte NC; and Baltimore MD. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

* Provide transmission line design and engineering consulting services to major power and energy utility clients, independent power producers, and energy project developers. * Design of electrical transmission facilities including line layout, foundations, structure configuration, structures, insulation and conductor specification. * Preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation. * Delivery of accurate and thorough substations and control houses designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability. * Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability. * Resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects. * Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information. * Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members. * Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects. * Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects. * Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work. * Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. * Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations. * Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues. * Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution. * Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. * Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting. * Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems. * Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs. * Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects. * Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

* A degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution. * 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing transmission lines in utility or industrial/commercial environments. * Relevant experience in transmission line design and a working knowledge of PLSCadd. * Engineer in Training Certification or eligible for PE licensing. * Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting. * Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. * Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening. * Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. * Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design. * Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. * Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements- IEEE and ANSI. * Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. * Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies. * Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. * Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. * Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. * Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. * Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. #LI-JA1

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