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LS Power · 5 days ago

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

Chesterfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector. The Senior Transmission Line Engineer will support the power delivery development, construction, and operations team by providing technical support for new and existing assets and managing contracts to ensure safe and efficient project execution.

EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support bid solicitations and project development with knowledge of transmission line engineering, procurement, and construction

Employ a strong understanding of overhead and/or underground high voltage transmission line design including applicable industry codes, standard and guidelines

Hold a general understanding of substation design and transmission line construction practices

Use PLS-CADD to model transmission lines to support accurate project cost estimates

Evaluate engineering, procurement and construction factors that lead to low-cost solutions in a highly competitive environment. These factors include routing, conductor selection, structure and foundation types, environmental issues and construction means and methods

Develop the engineering, procurement and construction scope and technical requirements to incorporate into contracts

Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), manage bid processes, complete bid evaluations and make recommendations for award

Manage engineering, procurement and construction contracts

Perform review of contractor-provided submittals including specifications, designs, drawings, change notices, requests for information, etc

Qualification

Transmission line engineeringPower Line SystemsNational Electrical Safety CodeCivil/Structural EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMulti-priority managementAccountabilityProfessional Engineering licenseTeam collaborationClear communicationOwnership

Required

Have a BS in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering with 7 or more years of power industry experience

Overhead high voltage transmission line experience is required as well as proficiency with the Power Line Systems suite of programs

Have working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

Are able to work effectively as a team member, both internally and with external consultants and contractors

Communicate clearly and professionally across teams, both in the office and in the field

Excel at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Take ownership and achieve goals by engaging in and advancing a collaborative, solutions-focused culture

Are willing to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred

Either hold or intend to pursue Professional Engineering license

Have high voltage overhead/underground transmission line and substation engineering experience

Benefits

100% employer paid premium healthcare

Paid parental leave

And more

Company

LS Power

LS Power provides power generation, electric transmission, and energy infrastructure.

Founded in 1990

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://lspower.com

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