Fisher Associates · 1 day ago
Technical Manager-High Voltage Lines
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
15+ years expFisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, specializing in various engineering and design services. As a Technical Manager – HV Transmission Lines, you will lead the engineering and technical delivery of high-voltage transmission line projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and mentoring junior engineers.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Serve as senior technical authority (SME) for HV/EHV transmission line engineering projects
Lead multidisciplinary teams to define client requirements, deliver designs, and provide technical guidance throughout project execution
Establish and enforce transmission line design criteria aligned with utility standards, industry codes, and client specifications
Develop and review overhead transmission line and structure models using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER
Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and procurement documents for tubular steel poles, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware
Review vendor calculations and drawings for compliance with design criteria, codes, and contract requirements
Develop and review complete transmission line construction packages, including plan & profile drawings, staking sheets, stringing tables, BOMs, structure details, phasing plans, foundation drawings, and installation specifications
Lead design QA/QC and redline reviews, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements
Interpret and apply NESC, IEEE, ASCE, RUS, and utility-specific standards, providing technical direction to project teams
Maintain accountability for technical accuracy, quantities, and compliance across all deliverables
Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers, overseeing drawing production and technical growth
Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and phased design packages (30%, 60%, IFC) for HV and EHV transmission line projects
Perform and review line design calculations, including structure loading, conductor selection, sag/tension, clearance analysis, insulation coordination, and grounding
Support proposal development by preparing engineering scopes, cost estimates, and technical assumptions for multi-discipline RFPs
Conduct routing studies, optimization analyses, and constructability reviews to improve cost, schedule, and performance
Drive continuous improvement, integrating new tools, technologies, and design methodologies
Support construction and field engineering, including site visits, issue resolution, and participation in build-out and energization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
15+ years of progressive engineering design experience in utility power and renewable energy
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Advanced proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER for overhead transmission line design
Strong expertise in HV and EHV transmission systems
Experience supporting utilities, EPC firms, and renewable energy projects (wind, solar, and infrastructure)
Thorough knowledge of industry and client standards (NESC, ASCE, IEEE, RUS, NEC, NFPA, NERC)
Proven leadership of engineering teams and management of complex projects from concept through construction
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Professional performance aligned with Fisher's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Clientship philosophy
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment
Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail
Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions
Preferred
Working knowledge of distribution system design preferred
Familiarity with MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical application for transmission structure foundations
Prior people-management experience, including performance reviews and resource planning, preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Hybrid Work Schedule
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Strong Work-life Balance
Shareholders Program
Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
Company
Fisher Associates
Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with nine locations nationwide.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Claire Chayka Fisher
CEO
Roseann (Bills) Schmid, P.E.
Chief Executive Officer
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