Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Senior Transmission Line Engineer, PE

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: Pennsylvania • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure.
  • Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
  • Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete Transmission engineering designs
  • Design transmission lines in voltage ranges from 69kV to 765kV
  • Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery and LiDAR) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
  • Perform structural analysis and design of monopole, lattice, framed, and guyed transmission structures
  • Complete conductor selection studies, grounding, shielding, and induction studies
  • Support foundation designs
  • Detail and specify transmission pole and line components and equipment
  • Utilize PLS-CADD to complete transmission structure and line design, sag analysis, and profile drawings.
  • Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
  • Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
  • Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
  • Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
  • Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
  • Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain
  • As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
  • Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
  • Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
  • Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators
  • May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 765kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in transmission line design.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, Sag10, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
  • Capable of leading/executing a project from inception to completion
  • Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
  • Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
  • Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
  • Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure
  • Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance.
  • Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
  • Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription drug
  • 401(k)
  • Supplemental insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
transmission line designstructural analysisconductor selection studiesgrounding studiesshielding studiesinduction studiesdata analysisengineering drawings interpretationproject managementfit for duty test
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationleadershipprioritizationproblem-solvingteam collaborationclient interactiondocumentationtime managementadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)