Transmission Line Engineer

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Stantec Full time
Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to join our team at Stantec. As a key member of our Energy team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering power transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engineer power transmission line projects from conceptual design through construction.
  • Prepare engineering and design deliverables for transmission lines, including conceptual design, basis and criteria, line layouts, structural configuration, loading analysis, structure design, conductor and overhead ground wire analysis, and material selection.
  • Use PLS-CADD regularly for transmission line modeling, profiling, structure spotting, and preparation of required design calculations, reports, and drawings.
  • Model, analyze, design, and optimize new or existing transmission structures using PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, and other FE modeling programs.
  • Perform route alignment and line layout selection and studies.
  • Prepare technical reports, project scope, specifications, and line construction documents, including Issue for Tender (IFT) and Issue for Construction (IFC) packages.
  • Provide material quantity and estimates for transmission lines.
  • Provide engineering and technical support and reviews to field crews during construction, including site supervision.
  • Participate in discussions with clients and contractors and coordinate with various disciplines until successful implementation of the project.
Requirements:
  • Proficient with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER.
  • Familiar with international and North American transmission line industry standards and guidelines, such as IEC, IEEE, ASCE, Cigre, CSA, and NESC.
  • Experience developing design drawings for various transmission structure types.
  • Knowledge of transmission line materials, including structures, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware accessories, and fittings.
  • Sound understanding of project management systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience designing and assessing foundations for transmission line structures.
  • Experience designing HV underground and submarine cables.
  • Ability to perform line electrical studies for transmission lines, such as insulation coordination studies.
  • Experience using GIS mapping software packages.
  • Knowledge of Canadian utility standards and design practices.
Education and Experience:
  • Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng or PE) registered with any North American Engineering Association.
  • Minimum 10 years of transmission line design and engineering experience within utilities, EPC, and/or consulting organizations.

We offer a competitive salary range of $123,700 - $185,600 in NYC and $98,200 - $147,300 outside of NYC. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave.

Stantec is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.



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