Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Infra-Rec Full time
Job Title: Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL.

Overview: As a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer, you will lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical power delivery systems. This role requires extensive experience in transmission line engineering, strong technical expertise in design software and standards, and the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers in complex projects.

Responsibilities:
  1. Transmission Line Design: Lead the design and engineering of high-voltage transmission lines, including route selection, tower structure design, conductor selection, and sag-tension calculations.
  2. Structural Analysis: Perform structural analysis and design of transmission line towers and foundations, considering environmental factors, wind loading, ice loading, and seismic requirements.
  3. Material Specification: Specify materials for transmission line components, including conductors, insulators, hardware, and tower structures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
  4. Design Optimization: Utilize advanced software tools (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE) to optimize transmission line designs, minimize costs, improve performance, and meet regulatory requirements.
  5. Project Management: Manage transmission line projects from conceptual design to construction, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination with stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  6. Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of design deliverables, drawings, calculations, and technical specifications, adhering to company standards and best practices.
  7. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in transmission line designs and develop mitigation strategies to enhance system reliability and resilience.
  8. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and project teams, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the organization.
  9. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that transmission line designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ASCE, IEEE, NESC), environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and grid connection guidelines.
  10. Client Interaction: Collaborate with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities to address technical inquiries, review project specifications, and provide engineering support during project execution.
Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or specialized training in transmission line design is preferred.
  2. Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in transmission line engineering, with a focus on high-voltage transmission projects for utility or engineering consulting firms.
  3. Strong expertise in transmission line design software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, or similar tools for modeling, analysis, and optimization.
  4. Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, SAP2000) for tower design, foundation design, and structural integrity assessments.
  5. In-depth knowledge of industry standards and codes related to transmission line design, construction, and environmental considerations (e.g., NESC, IEC, ANSI, ASCE).
  6. Project management skills, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  7. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in engineering calculations, designs, and documentation.
  8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  9. Professional engineering (PE) license or eligibility for licensure is desirable.

Joining our team as a Senior Transmission Line Design Engineer offers an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to the success of challenging transmission projects, mentor junior engineers, and advance your career in the field of power systems engineering. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for transmission line design, technical excellence, and leadership, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative and dynamic team

  • Transmission Line Engineer

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Sargent & Lundy, LLC Full time

    Transmission Line Engineer -- Senior-Level City Chicago State IL Country United States Area of Interest Engineering Type Full Time - Regular Job ID 2024-9961 Business Group Electric Grid Infrastructure Services Department Transmission Line Engineerin Engineer, Transmission, Senior, Technology, Experience

  • Transmission Line Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States HBK Engineering Full time

    HBK Engineering is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer registered as Licensed Professional Engineer. This individual would demonstrate the ability to meet any challenge from conceptual design studies through final engineering, design, and project management services as well as a unique base of expertise with transmission line industry practices...

  • Transmission Line Engineer

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States HBK Engineering, LLC Full time

    HBK Engineering is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer registered as Licensed Professional Engineer. This individual would demonstrate the ability to meet any challenge from conceptual design studies through final engineering, design, and Engineer, Transmission, Automotive, Construction, Design

  • Transmission Line Engineer

    1 month ago

    Chicago, United States HBK Engineering, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHBK Engineering is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer registered as Licensed Professional Engineer. This individual would demonstrate the ability to meet any challenge from conceptual design studies through final engineering, design, and project management services as well as a unique base of expertise with...

  • Senior Designer

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Ardmore Roderick Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionArdmore Roderick is seeking a senior designer with specific transmission and substation physical design experience to work on projects based out of our Chicago, IL Office.As a senior designer, you will work with a team of engineers and designers to gather information for design projects, participate and support walkdowns at...

  • Lead Transmission Line Engineer

    1 month ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Leidos Full time

    Description About LeidosLeidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.Get familiar with Leidos Life, our radical program for employees to balance work & life.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Lead...

  • Lead Transmission Line Engineer

    4 days ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Leidos Full time

    Description About LeidosLeidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.Get familiar with Leidos Life, our radical program for employees to balance work & life.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Lead...

  • Transmission Line Project Engineer

    1 month ago

    Chicago, IL, United States Leidos Full time

    Description Leidos offers its knowledge and expertise for publicly and privately-owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments; we are able to provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry.We are seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer in Chicago, IL who will work as a member of a dynamic...

  • Department Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Solvenow Inc. Full time

    About the job Department Manager - Transmission The Chicago T&D Transmission Department Manager will report to the T&D Operations Director and be responsible for overall internal development and management of the Chicago Transmission Department. Duties will include personnel management, recruiting, business planning, training, mentoring, quality, and...

  • Senior Consultant Transmission Planning

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will utilize extensive knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for the future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration. The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will lead a broad range of...

  • Senior Consultant Transmission Planning

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    **Description** The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will utilize extensive knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for the future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration. The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will lead a broad...

  • Senior Consultant Transmission Planning

    2 days ago

    Chicago, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    **Description** The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will utilize extensive knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for the future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration. The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will lead a broad...

  • Lead Underground Engineer

    6 days ago

    Chicago, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    **Description** Chart your own course and change the world with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. Were looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. Its those kinds of people whove helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in...

  • Senior Consultant Transmission Planning

    4 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    Description The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will utilize extensive knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for the future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration. The Senior Consultant Transmission Planning will lead a broad...

  • Senior Electrical Engineer, Substation

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States exp. Full time

    At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their...

  • Senior Electrical Engineer, Substation

    5 days ago

    Chicago, United States EXP Full time

    At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their...

  • Design Engineer

    6 days ago

    Chicago, United States Diligent Design Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description Assist in the design and coordination of exciting construction projects nationwide. Responsibilities include site visits, surveys, and implementation of design for building systems for new and existing buildings. Our exciting projects range from residential developments to mission critical facilities. No two days are alike in...

  • Design Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Diligent Design Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description Assist in the design and coordination of exciting construction projects nationwide. Responsibilities include site visits, surveys, and implementation of design for building systems for new and existing buildings. Our exciting projects range from residential developments to mission critical facilities. No two days are alike in...

  • Transmission Planning Consultant

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

    The Transmission Planning Consultant will utilize knowledge in electrical transmission planning and application of grid technologies to assess grid performance and ready the grid for the future challenges represented by plant retirements and renewable integration. The Transmission Planning Consultant will perform a broad range of transmission and operational...

  • Director of Transmission and Interconnection

    3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States The Green Recruitment Company Full time

    Director of Transmission and InterconnectionReports to: VP, Data AnalyticsLocation: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Joining their growing battery storage IPP team in Chicago, IL, this individual will be responsible for performing transmission system analysis in various RTO/ISO markets to guide project siting and perform strategic analysis, prepare, submit and manage...