RRC Companies · 1 day ago
Transmission Line Engineer IV
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRRC Companies is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy. The Transmission Line Engineer IV will lead and mentor a team in the execution of transmission line projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality requirements.
ConstructionConsultingInfrastructureProject ManagementRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Interface regularly with clients and internal teams (Substation, Geotechnical, etc.)
Lead, mentor and supervise a team of engineers, designers, and drafters in the execution of transmission line projects
Assign and oversee project tasks to optimize team efficiency while providing technical expertise and guidance on transmission line engineering and project management principles within a multidisciplinary team
Design transmission lines ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV, review and approve team-generated designs, and take responsibility for reviewing and approving all project models and documentation while serving as the Responsible Engineer in Charge
Ensure designs meet project specifications, design requirements, and company quality standards
Champion the consistent application and compliance with industry standards, codes, and engineering guidelines throughout all stages of transmission line projects
Contribute to the creation, improvement, and implementation of internal design procedures and standards
Estimate project scopes, assist in proposal development, and support business growth
Perform value engineering design analyses to determine the most cost-efficient design
Participate in project site visits as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering in Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of related transmission line engineering experience
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US
Proficiency in using PLS-CADD for designing transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV
Experience collaborating, communicating, and coordinating with project stakeholders including internal interdisciplinary SMEs, clients, vendors, contractors, etc
Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications
Strong knowledge with design codes, standards, and guidelines such as NESC, RUS, IEEE, ASCE 7, ASCE 48, ASCE 74, AISC, and ACI 318
Prior experience in foundation design using FAD Tools and/or LPile
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to coordinate with other disciplines to ensure a cohesive project design
Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, evolving, and deadline-driven environment
Must be highly organized to manage detailed project information and prioritize tasks
Well versed in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Must be willing to travel to project locations for short durations (typically one to two days per trip) around the United States or Canada
Must be authorized for full-time work in the United States or Canada
Preferred
Location in Round Rock, TX or Broomfield, CO are preferred
Experience with transmission line voltages at 500 kV and above preferred
Experience with underground medium to extra high voltage line designs preferred
Transmission line electrical studies including but not limited to EMF, insulation coordination, lightning protection, corona effects, etc. preferred
Proficiency in PLS-TOWER preferred
Experience in developing engineering proposals and cost estimates preferred
Experience in testing specifications preferred
Benefits
Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k matching
Bonus eligibility
Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)
Company
RRC Companies
RRC Companies is an engineering firm that offers technical solutions, construction & advisory services to various renewable energy projects.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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