Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines

The Planet Group • Tampa, FL, US

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Lead Engineer to run their Transmission Line Group . As a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering / technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems.

Some of the main responsibilities will be to ensure the team is meeting client requirements; both quality and schedule deadlines, as well as ensuring the team is engaged and their input is valued. We want to inspire our team members to produce at the level of excellence for which Pickett is known.

This role will require you to be hands-on and manage, prepare, review and / or provide guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, plan / profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor / subcontractor coordination and construction support.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters
Communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision
Manage the performance of the team and delegate project work
Motivate, coach and mentor team members
Manage projects, ensure quality of work and on-time delivery
Review and approve engineering design submittals
Develop lasting relationships with clients
Estimate projects and develop proposals

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)

Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)

10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)

Extensive experience using PLS-CADD (required)

Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as : NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI

Extensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholders

Deep understanding of industry standards and methods (engineering, procurement, and construction)

Strong project management skills and experience

Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations

Adept self-starter who thrives in an unstructured, varied and deadline-driven work environment

Strong leadership skills and ability to coach other team members and provide direction for projects

Strong ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industry

Effective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

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Transmission Engineer • Tampa, FL, US