Wabash Valley Power Alliance · 15 hours ago
Transmission Line Engineer
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing reliable electricity to its member cooperatives. The Transmission Line Engineer will provide engineering services for transmission line design, support project teams, oversee consultants, and maintain asset records.
AssociationEnergyNon ProfitRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provides engineering services for WVPA on all aspects of transmission line design. These include routing support, detailed design, preparation of specifications, and construction support. Transmission line voltages will include, but not be limited to 34.5kV, 69kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV
Supports project teams on various activities including consultant selection and procurement, environmental permits/reports, bidding and material procurement, easement procurement, and construction management
Oversees various transmission consultants, providing insight on WVPA standards and processes as well as providing detailed engineering reviews of consultants’ work
Maintains Transmission Line Asset records for both WVPA-owned and member-owned lines including, but not limited to: Plan and Profile, length of circuits, type of construction, date placed in service, ownership, line easement, and line maintenance documentation
Provides engineering support to the Member Systems on various distribution line matters which may include 12KV underbuild design, sag/tension calculations, easement procurement, joint use pole issues, etc
Assists with the development and continued improvement of departmental standards and specifications
Support line maintenance activities as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited institution required
2+ years of progressive experience in Transmission Line design required
Experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE (utilizing Method 4 structure analysis) required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering preferred
Ability to obtain PE license preferred
Benefits
Continuing education
Flex time
Health benefits
401(k) match
Pension plan
Wellness program
Payroll credit for medical insurance
On-site fitness center
Extra vacation days
Fitness device reimbursement
Generous vacation time
Company
Wabash Valley Power Alliance
Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) is a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative created out of the need for reliable, affordable electricity in America's heartland.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Conrad
President and CEO
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