West Power Energy (WPE) is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm, with a primary specialization in power generation, transmission, and distribution. West Power Energy strives to provide engineering services to public and private utility companies, consultants, and contractors taking part in the design and construction of power generation facilities, transmission lines, and substations, across the United States and Canada. We offer solutions from feasibility studies, full engineering design services to close out and preparation of as-built recordings.
Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in San Diego or Arcadia. This is a hybrid position, working some days in office and working some days from home. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design.
Job Description
Plan, analyze, and design a variety of transmission line projects primarily with the utilities that have multiple stakeholders.
Perform routine calculations for transmission lines, such as Sag and tension, structural checks and other analysis needed to prepare design packages.
Develop technical documents for projects including design specifications, design criteria, material specifications, and relevant sections of construction packages.
Perform quality control reviews
Create project cost estimates
Act as the technical lead on projects and be the Engineer of Record for construction documents and drawings including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation packages and assembly drawings
Provide engineering construction support as needed for projects in construction. This may include field support
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
Additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college
Minimum 7 years of transmission line design and field transmission construction experience
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or ability to obtain license within 12 months
Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced working knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)
Advanced working knowledge of GO95, NESC and other relevant IEEE and ASCE standards
Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software's to execute production
Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and a variety of situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to perform work safely and effectively
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines timely
Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications
EPC experience is strongly preferred
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in CA
This position's base salary range approximation is $135K - $175K, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.
We are always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking, and the motivation to help shape our growing company. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our team and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our values guide our work. We are safe. We are one team. We act with integrity. We respect our staff and client. We are forward-thinking. Want to join us?
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