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WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago

Junior Transmission Line Design Engineer

Augusta, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$65K/yr - $108K/yr

1+ years exp

WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Junior Transmission Line Design Engineer to join their Power & Energy team, responsible for conducting various design tasks and ensuring compliance with client standards and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Conductor Selection

Structure recommendations

Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies

Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details

LiDAR and aerial photo data analysis

Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement

Detailed estimate and probability modeling

Other studies as required to complete the projects

Assist in leading overall transmission line design for all capital projects

Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCADD to ensure compliance with Client Standards and NESC/other standards

Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically: Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues

Determine required structure designs based on design constraints

Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

Serves as an overhead transmission line design technical specialist and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams

Develop technical specifications, specifications, QA/QC procedures, deliverable templates, and other means of increasing efficiency in our day-to-day operations

Review design documents for construction, including plan & profiles, structure load tree drawings, structure framing, bill of materials and foundations design drawings

Understand and interpret geotechnical reports and extrapolate information needed for foundation design software including L-PILE and MFAD

Timely and on-budget delivery of the design packages

Responsible for the quality of all design packages

Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Coordinates the interfaces with other engineering disciplines

Support the Project Engineer to achieve the overall project goals

Represents the project and corresponding discipline in front of the client, in coordination with the Project Engineer

Supports the development of the quality management system

Reporting and project management activities required by the Company or the client

Support the management to achieve organization goals

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Transmission Line DesignFinite Element ModelingPLS-CADDElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringNESC StandardsAutoCADTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree from a recognized institution

A minimum of 1+ years post education experience, preferably in Transmission Line Design with voltages up to 115 kV HVAC

Knowledge of codes and standards such as NESC, AISC, IEEE and ANSI

Experience with the use of Finite Element modeling within PLS-CADD, POLE, & TOWER. Experience with MFAD, HFAD, LPILE, AutoCAD, and MicroStation. Modeling experience with PSCAD is a plus

Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to demonstrate effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP

Position is located at the client office