Electrical Transmission Line Design Engineer jobs in United States
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Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. · 4 months ago

Electrical Transmission Line Design Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$75K/yr - $115K/yr
date5+ years exp

Patterson & Dewar Engineers is seeking an experienced electrical Transmission Line Design Engineer to join our team. The Engineer will be responsible for independently designing and analyzing power line systems up to 345 kV, while collaborating with other engineers and managing projects effectively.

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Responsibilities

Design and analyze overhead transmission lines. This includes designing for appropriate clearances, structure spotting (in PLS-CADD or by other tools), structural design and analysis (in PLS-POLE or by hand calculations), in collaboration with other engineers, technicians, and client personnel
Manage individual projects effectively and lead a project team of technicians on larger efforts
Create material breakdown sheets and develop construction bid packages and assist in estimating job costs
Travel to project sites to gather design information; make assessments of existing systems, provide technical advice, direct and assist construction crews, if necessary
Maintain current and working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (i.e. RUS, NESC, ASCE)
Prepare, review and stamp documents and drawings (i.e. specifications, design criteria, construction documents, and as-builts)
Develop proposals (scope of work, estimate, etc.)
Develop, maintain and improve relationships with clients
Stay informed of client, industry, and company news and developments
Learn and remain aware of the services and skills offered by all departments within the company
Align company capabilities with the needs of existing and potential clients; find opportunities to offer additional relevant services

Qualification

Transmission line designPLS-CADDProfessional Engineer (P.E.)Foundation design softwareElectric utility experienceService-oriented attitudeMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

A BS in Civil or Mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university
5+ years of experience in electric utility transmission line design
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or EIT certified (passed FE Exam) with the intent to pursue P.E. license
Ability to communicate effectively and honestly, both written and verbal, to clients and colleagues
The ability and willingness to travel approximately 30% annually
The ability and willingness to work extended hours to meet project deadlines
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Integrity – the P&D way of doing business and as a professional engineer
Knowledge – utility systems, power line design, leadership
Service-oriented attitude with attention to detail
Initiative, self-sufficiency, and a strong desire to learn and train others
Attention to safety and the welfare of co-workers and clients
Proficiency with Microsoft® Office (required)

Preferred

Knowledge of foundation design concepts and software including MFAD and LPILE
Familiarity with analysis tools such as Poleforeman, SPIDAcalc
Proficiency with Office 365 and SharePoint

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Company

Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc.

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Patterson & Dewar Engineers, Inc. is a Georgia-based civil engineering firm.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Norcross, Georgia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://pdengineers.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Bryan, PE
CEO/President
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Mike Kline
President and CEO
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