Transmission Line Design Engineer

2 days ago


West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Wood plc Full time
Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Transmission Line Engineer to join our team at Wood plc. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing transmission line projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supporting engineering projects by creating detailed scopes and estimates, performing engineering calculations, and developing detailed design drawings and modeling using specialized software.
  • Designing structures for high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER.
  • Engineering of transmission line projects from definition phase through implementation phase to in-service phase for up to 500 kV transmission lines.
  • Preparing staged design review packages in accordance with client standards and maintaining detailed documentation of designs and calculations.
  • Undertaking in-depth analysis/studies of problems, identifying solutions, and preparing reports to support studies/recommendations.
  • Providing technical advice and guidance to junior design engineers.
  • Proactively monitoring project engineering schedule and managing budgets for assigned projects.
  • Providing procurement support to prepare material specifications, requisitions, scope documents, material take-off, and technical evaluation of bids.
  • Providing construction support and overall project engineering coordination during installation and commissioning with the client and subcontractors.
  • Responding to information requests from site and completing project documentation including as-builts, calculations, and return of data to the client.
  • Maintaining and enhancing relationships with internal groups and external contractors and clients.
  • Traveling and visiting project sites during project definition and execution.
  • Supporting the management in planning, business development, proposal, performance evaluations, and appraisals.
  • Developing and implementing specifications, standards, templates, and engineering tools.
Requirements:
  • Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Professional Engineering Designation.
  • 4+ years of transmission line engineering design experience.
  • Proven experience within a Transmission Utility or EPC organization designing transmission lines utilizing PLS-CADD/PLS-TOWER/PLS-POLE.
  • Knowledge of electrical or structural aspects of power transmission systems.
  • Knowledge of underground cable transmission line design is an asset.
  • Knowledge of transmission line materials (structures, conductors/OHSW, OPGW/ADSS, insulators, hardware accessories, and fittings).
  • Direct experience on the safety aspects of the design of high voltage transmission lines.
  • Utility-specific knowledge and safety requirements.
  • Construction support experience for Transmission projects.
About Us:

Wood plc is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.



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