Strata Clean Energy · 2 hours ago
Transmission Engineer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expStrata Clean Energy is seeking a Transmission Engineer to support high-voltage project design and execution. The role involves leading the design strategy for transmission lines and substations, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring successful project execution through effective communication and planning.
Renewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the transmission line and high-voltage substation design process for projects at the conceptual planning phase, through engineering design, and to construction completion
Develop engineering solutions, transmission scopes of work for external consultants, transmission design drawings, processes for high-voltage design, and transmission specifications for connecting new battery and solar projects to existing utility substations or greenfield substations via transmission line taps
Prepare project transmission schedules, design drawings, and reports that document the transmission line and substation design process in alignment with Strata’s overall project management processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on transmission and high voltage design plans which integrate innovative solutions and technologies into the process ensuring complete alignment with development, procurement, and construction
Prepare and/or support regulatory filings and testimony as required for new transmission projects
Work as a technical liaison for interconnection and transmission design details with the interconnecting utilities and EPC teams constructing projects
Lead overall interconnection/transmission schedule development including Generation Interconnection Agreement (GIA) milestones schedules and their execution
Aid in the development of comprehensive project execution plans, identifying potential transmission risks and mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
5+ years of transmission design experience, title will be commensurate with level of experience
Knowledge of standard civil, structural, and/or electrical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures
Experience with software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, and PLS-CADD
Demonstrated track record of high-voltage projects that the engineer has successfully designed and built
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
Strong attention to detail, collaboration, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e., without time limitations, restrictions, or work sponsorship)
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or EIT in pursuit of future PE
Company
Strata Clean Energy
Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$859M2024-02-21Debt Financing· $559M
2023-11-06Debt Financing· $300M
Leadership Team
Bob Schaffeld
President
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