Transmission Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers, and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an opening for a transmission project engineer.

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization.

Work under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to lead a project team in developing design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities.

Create project scope documents; conduct finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software.

Engineer design of structures and foundations; develop loading, framing, foundation, and plan & profile drawing sets.

Create staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; produce material and construction specifications; perform other design tasks as needed.

Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of Design Engineers, Designers, Drafters, and support staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, 6+ years’ project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules.

Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles; expert understanding of applicable codes, standards, and design tools.

Basic project management execution skills and ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.

PE license is preferred.

Occasional travel/driving is required; applicant will be subject to ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements.

Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future.

May be subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking.

Salary
Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance.

Flexible spending account.

Health savings account.

Life insurance.

Disability insurance.

401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan.

Paid vacation, personal days and holidays.

Paid parental leave.

Continued professional education reimbursement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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