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Arcadis

Lead Designer – Transmission

Arcadis, Portland, Maine, us, 04122

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Lead Designer – Transmission Arcadis

is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The company employs over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Description : Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Designer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in the USA. The position requires direct interaction with project management, engineering, and power delivery teams and is accountable for ensuring project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, policies, and procedures.

Role Accountabilities :

Support, develop, and deliver HV and EHV transmission and distribution line projects from 2kV up to 500kV.

Independently perform engineering and detail design drawings, studies and analyses, plan and profile documents, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing reviews, procurement and construction documents under minimal supervision.

Coordinate closely with civil, substation, high‑voltage electrical, telecommunications, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue‑For‑Construction design packages.

Act as Project Manager (as needed) and Technical Design Lead to support project and client services.

Serve as a mentor to junior team members, conduct quality assurance/quality control, and participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.

Required Qualifications :

Associate degree in Engineering Technologist or equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within Transmission and Distribution line projects from 4kV up to 500kV.

Proficiency with PLS‑CADD software (PLS‑POLE or PLS TOWER preferred) and AutoCAD, Micro‑Station.

Ability to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission packages, bills of material, plans, profiles, and construction packages.

Design experience adhering to NERC, NEC, NESC, IEEE codes and standards, and local codes, ordinances and standards.

Preferred Qualifications :

AutoCAD 3D (strongly preferred).

Substation experience.

Benefits :

Medical, dental, and vision; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k); STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary range: $xxx,xxx – $xxx,xxx (actual salaries vary).

EEO Statement : Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging : We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Join Arcadis, create a legacy, and be part of a team that values sustainability and impact.

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