Transmission Line Engineer

AI overview

Provide comprehensive engineering services for Transmission Line design, including detailed design, construction support, and oversight of consultants in a collaborative team environment.

The purpose of this position is to provide Transmission & Distribution facilities with engineering services required by Wabash Valley Power Alliance and the Member Systems.

Essential duties & responsibilities of this role include:

Provides engineering services for WVPA on all aspects of transmission line design. These include routing support, detailed design, preparation of specifications, and construction support. Transmission line voltages will include, but not be limited to 34.5kV, 69kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV.
Supports project teams on various activities including consultant selection and procurement, environmental permits/reports, bidding and material procurement, easement procurement, and construction management.
Oversees various transmission consultants, providing insight on WVPA standards and processes as well as providing detailed engineering reviews of consultants’ work.
Maintains Transmission Line Asset records for both WVPA-owned and member-owned lines including, but not limited to: Plan and Profile, length of circuits, type of construction, date placed in service, ownership, line easement, and line maintenance documentation.
Provides engineering support to the Member Systems on various distribution line matters which may include 12KV underbuild design, sag/tension calculations, easement procurement, joint use pole issues, etc.
Assists with the development and continued improvement of departmental standards and specifications.
Support line maintenance activities as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited institution required. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering preferred.
2+ years of progressive experience in Transmission Line design required.
Experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE (utilizing Method 4 structure analysis) required.
Ability to obtain PE license preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

Education Stipend: We provide funds for continuing education.
Flexible Work Hours: Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
Health Insurance: wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance.
Paid Time Off: We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year.