T-Line Engineer at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Transmission Line Engineer in Engineering Services, you'll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide



Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and develop civil engineering designs and reports for Substation greenfield and brownfield projects.
  
  


• Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead
  
  


• Perform QA reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers.
  
  


• Estimate labor, material, and construction costs for projects.
  
  


• Conduct field inspections, investigations, and provide construction support
  
  


• Create construction bid documents, review contracts, specifications, bids, and offer recommendations
  
  

This job might be for you if you posses the following -

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  
  


• 5+ years of civil engineering design experience in the electric utility industry.
  
  


• P.E. license
  
  


• Proficiency in substation civil engineering design, including:
  
  
  
  
  • Site grading, drainage systems, and site development.
    
    
  
  
  • Topographical specifications, surveying, and geotechnical site boring identification.
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge of permitting procedures, right-of-way, property lines, and easements.
    
    
  
  
  • Steel structure analysis and design.
    
    
  
  
  • Foundations and oil containment design.
    
    
  
  
  • Development of Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Control (SPCC), Preparedness Prevention and Contingency Plan (PPC), and Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).
    
    
  
  
  • Substation access and roadways design.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  


• Capable of supervising and training new team members.
  
  


• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  
  


• Experience with structural analysis software, such as RISA Foundation, MATHCAD, LPile, Hilti PROFIS, and RISA 3D.
  
  


• Familiarity with design codes and standards, including ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, EPRI, ASTM, NESC, IBC, RUS 1724E-200, and IEEE.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in additional structural analysis software, such as STAAD Pro and SAG10.
  
  


• Experience with design software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Civil 3D.
  
  


• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Primavera P6).
  
  

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.



People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
  
  


• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  
  


• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  
  


• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  
  


• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
  
  

Pay Range Data



Project Engineer II $115,600.00 - $141,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.



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