As a Project Civil Engineer for Overhead Transmission Projects, you’ll be responsible for preparing material, equipment, and labor specifications, supporting the Section Manager, and utilizing design tools like PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, RISA-3D, and RISA-Foot. You’ll apply civil engineering site development practices related to transmission facilities and rights-of-way, including grading, drainage, and roadways. The role involves using tools like MS Project to manage budgets, schedules, and project performance. You’ll review layouts, prepare preliminary designs, and develop cost estimates and design alternatives. As Project Engineer, you’ll oversee assigned projects, manage junior staff, consultants, and contractors, and coordinate with manufacturers and vendors. Additional responsibilities include supporting Extra High Voltage (EHV) maintenance projects, troubleshooting system issues, working with Real Estate and Community Affairs on right-of-way concerns, and guiding drafters with sketches and design inputs. You’ll also provide regular project updates, maintain budget accuracy, stay current with industry standards, attend meetings, and serve on committees as needed.
Required Education/Experience
• Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering and 8+ years of engineering work experience in Transmission Design is required. or
• Master's Degree Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of engineering work experience or applicable utility experience is required.
Relevant Work Experience
• Familiarity with electrical systems and electric overhead transmission and substation construction. Required
• Proficient in the design of high voltage transmission systems and components. Required
• Understands civil engineering and structural theory, construction and operation of a modern electric power system. Required
• Is familiar with civil engineering and structural design of concrete, steel and wood structures and foundations. Required
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines. Required
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management. Required
• Strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills. Required
• Demonstrated the ability to work on a team with other employees. Required
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Windows environments is required Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project. Required
• Must show ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments. Required