Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Position Overview

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future. Our US West work group has an opportunity for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer; this individual will sit in any of Stantec’s US West offices. Project requirements will include detailed engineering and support of transmission line projects (generally 69 kV to 500 kV) from conceptual design through construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• You will assist the preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
• Coordinating and directing design engineers and technical staff to ensure projects are executed successfully, achieving scope while producing high-quality deliverables on budget and on schedule.
• Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies.
• Acting as a liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and exercising project management skills.
• Working on a variety of unique projects with the freedom to advance your career within the Power Delivery sector.
• Contributing to a diverse company by bridging gaps between the various sectors of infrastructure engineering Stantec operates within.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated self-motivation with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage workload as well as client expectations.
• Proven skillset in modeling transmission lines in the PLS suite, including preparing route alignments, plan and profiles, structural analysis, detailed hardware assemblies, structure detail drawings, and BOMs.
• Experience in developing assembly, framing, loading, and design drawings for wood, concrete, steel, FRP, and lattice transmission structures.
• Familiarity with electrical studies such as EMF, fault current, grounding, contaminants study, and clearance analysis pertinent to transmission line design.
• Experience with geotechnical data interpretation for foundation design and embedment calculations across various transmission structure types.
• Ability to communicate with survey and GIS personnel, interpret survey data, and integrate it into PLS-CADD models.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, L-Pile, MFAD, and the Microsoft Office Suite, with adaptability to learn client-specific systems.
• Understanding of project management systems covering engineering, quality, construction, and HSE, as well as field construction support.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop thorough and concise explanations of complex engineering solutions.
• Familiarity with industry standards for transmission lines including ASCE, ACI, IEEE, NESC, RUS Bulletins, and GO-95.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Experience Required: 8+ years of experience in the design of overhead high voltage and extra high voltage transmission lines, including route selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, and development of construction bid packages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: PE preferred or ability to attain after one year.
• Qualifications: Experience with lattice towers is a plus.
• Qualifications: Underground transmission design experience is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually; WA, DC & Various CA, MA Areas - $107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually
• Location: United States | CO | Denver
• Schedule: Full time