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Trident Consulting · 16 hours ago

Transmission Engineer

Trident Consulting is a global leader in business and technology services, seeking a Transmission Engineer for a temporary assignment. The role involves developing and revising transmission engineering standards, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring clarity and usability of standards for various teams.

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Hiring Manager
Jeen Raja
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Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and publish transmission engineering standards, including:
Engineering philosophy
Design criteria
Decision trees
Legal and compliance considerations
Update outdated or incorrect transmission standards to reflect current field practices and technologies
Collaborate with 10–15 internal stakeholders, including transmission engineers, planners, and related technical teams
Socialize standards changes prior to publication to gain alignment and buy-in
Provide guidance on standards language, publishing approach, and adoption strategy
Revise design drawings and construction standards, including:
Riser transmission pothead structures
Pullhead configurations aligned with ~90% of real-world builds
Lightning arrester and pothead selection standards
Create kit-style Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support accurate and efficient field ordering
Incorporate modern materials and technologies, such as high-temperature, low-SAC conductors and associated hardware
Support technology transfer and training related to updated standards
Ensure clarity and usability of standards for engineering, planning, and field teams

Qualification

Transmission engineering expertiseTransmission line designElectrical circuit conceptsUtility transmission standardsEngineering standards developmentStakeholder engagementDetail-oriented documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (required)
5+ years of experience (typical range: 5–7 years) in transmission engineering
Strong understanding of: Transmission line design, Electrical circuit concepts, Transmission structures, conductors, and hardware
Proven ability to: Interpret and develop engineering standards, Collaborate and influence across technical teams, Communicate complex technical concepts clearly

Preferred

Direct experience working with utility transmission standards
Exposure to substation and/or distribution standards (in addition to transmission)
Experience updating or authoring engineering standards or construction manuals
Familiarity with field construction practices and design-for-build considerations

Company

Trident Consulting

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Trident Consulting expertise in big data, AI & analytics, cloud, infrastructure, ERP, Java frameworks and technologies, Engineering and R&D.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Shabana Siraj
CEO and Founder
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