About this opportunity
United Grid Solutions lists this Engineer III - Transmission opportunity in lutz, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Provide transmission line design, engineering, technical support, and oversight to a transmission engineering and design team for the purpose of delivering safe, cost-effective, and quality engineering and design services. Provide technical competency and direction on complex engineering and technical problems for transmission line projects, to include renewable energy interconnections as well as grid modernization opportunities. The incumbent is expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible charge engineering duties, and manage project schedules and budgets. The incumbent will also support proposal development and project cost estimating.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Under minimum supervision in the area of power transmission and substations, the incumbent will provide:
Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
Thorough, timely, and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Should be able to understand and create transmission line drawing packages.
Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical personnel on a day-to-day basis.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with customers.
Monitor deliverables, schedules, and present solutions to the client.
Perform otherduties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Engineering.
Required Engineering Degree awarded from a College of University that is accredited by ABET.
Experience
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Prefer Professional Engineering (PE) license
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to work alone or with limited supervision.
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Understanding of basic electrical engineering concepts as they impact civil-structural designs.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural or Electrical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer with NCEES record.
5+ years of electrical utility Transmission Line design experience (as an employee, contractor, or consultant) with a working knowledge High Voltage Transmission line design at voltage of 69kV and higher.
Technical competency in all aspects of Transmission Line utility design including general arrangement and layout of the structures; understanding of the functions and application of all Line components (hardware, poles, permits, survey, clearances, loading); understanding of foundation design, grounding, lightning and shielding protection, sag and tension limits; etc.
Knowledgeable of a complete a detailed bill of material showing all materials required for the construction of Transmission Lines.
Ability to ensure that a complete design package (drawings, bill of materials, conduit lists, construction specifications, etc.) are delivered to the client within budget and on time with a high level of quality.
Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI and IEEE.
Working knowledge and experience to perform:
Total installed cost estimating
Specifications and Contract documents.
Oversee the work of junior staff and mentor designers/drafters
Collaborate, communicate, and liaise effectively with other design disciplines, colleagues, construction contractors, consultants, materials suppliers, and clients
Visit sites, advise on transmission line engineering issues, and modify design to solve issues during construction
Provide general project management capabilities to coordinate staff, assign tasks, and accomplish projects in an efficient manner
Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and review of proposals and contracts
Support design needs of permitting activities
Experience working in a field or construction environment implementing or verifying engineering drawings.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
United Grid Solutions is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
United Grid Solutions is a Non-Union Company
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Worksite address
lutz, FL, 33549, US
Who can apply
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