Arcadis
Lead Designer – Transmission
Join Arcadis as a Lead Designer – Transmission on the Power Delivery & Renewable team in the USA. Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving the quality of life. Together we solve complex challenges and deliver impact together.
Role Description Arcadis requires a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Designer to coordinate the power delivery renewable energy team and perform hands‑on Transmission (HVAC/HVDC) engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will interface directly with project managers, engineers, and the Power Delivery & Renewable unit, and will be accountable for project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including Arcadis policies.
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 analysis, plan and profile documents, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, 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 for projects.
Act as Project Manager (as needed) and Technical Design Lead to support project and client services and planning.
Serve as a mentor to junior team members, conduct quality assurance/control on the work of other engineers, 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, able to execute and deliver transmission line packages under minimal supervision.
Must be proficient with PLS‑CADD software (good to have PLS‑POLE or PLS TOWER), AutoCAD, and Micro‑station.
Must be able to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission design, bills of material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
Must have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and local county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
AutoCAD 3D (strongly preferred).
Substation Experience.
Benefits Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision; employee assistance program; 401(k); short‑term and long‑term disability; accidental death & dismemberment; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; optional wellbeing and adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $xxx,xxx – $xxx,xxx.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Arcadis wants you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Role Description Arcadis requires a highly motivated Lead Transmission Line Designer to coordinate the power delivery renewable energy team and perform hands‑on Transmission (HVAC/HVDC) engineering, detail design and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. The incumbent will interface directly with project managers, engineers, and the Power Delivery & Renewable unit, and will be accountable for project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including Arcadis policies.
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 analysis, plan and profile documents, prepare bidding documents and specifications, bills of materials, shop drawing review, 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 for projects.
Act as Project Manager (as needed) and Technical Design Lead to support project and client services and planning.
Serve as a mentor to junior team members, conduct quality assurance/control on the work of other engineers, 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, able to execute and deliver transmission line packages under minimal supervision.
Must be proficient with PLS‑CADD software (good to have PLS‑POLE or PLS TOWER), AutoCAD, and Micro‑station.
Must be able to engineer and design HV and EHV transmission design, bills of material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
Must have design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and local county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
AutoCAD 3D (strongly preferred).
Substation Experience.
Benefits Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision; employee assistance program; 401(k); short‑term and long‑term disability; accidental death & dismemberment; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; optional wellbeing and adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range for this position is $xxx,xxx – $xxx,xxx.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Arcadis wants you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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