Engineer - Transmission & Substation

Under the general direction of the Senior Engineer or Section Manager of Civil Engineering and Survey, the Engineer provides engineering, technical, project management, and field support for transmission and substation projects. This role supports the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility infrastructure while collaborating with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
The Engineer applies engineering principles and practical utility experience to develop solutions that support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service throughout the Companys service territory.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 or more years of engineering experience or
Master's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of engineering experience
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's Degree Civil and 2 or more years of Civil engineering experience
Relevant Work Experience
Knowledge of electric utility systems, infrastructure, and construction practices, required.
Familiarity with transmission, distribution, substations, or related utility facilities, required.
Understanding of engineering principles and their application to utility, infrastructure, or construction projects, required.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, technical specifications, and project documents, required.
Demonstrated project coordination and problem-solving skills, required.
Strong analytical, organizational, and technical abilities, rquired.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management, required.
Must have strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills, required.
Must have demonstrated the ability to work on a team with other employees, required.
Computer literacy with proficiency in Windows environments is required Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project, required.
Must show ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity and decision making in the handling of assignments, required.
Engineering experience in utility, construction, operations, or related technical fields, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Driver's License Required
Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
Other: Engineer-In-Training Preferred
Additional Physical Demands
The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able and willing to travel to and within the Corporate service territory and for occasional out-of-area business meetings/conferences.
Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
Core Responsibilities
Support the planning, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission and substation facilities.
Provide engineering technical and project management support for capital and maintenance projects throughout all phases of project development and execution.
Create, review and evaluate engineering designs, drawings, specifications, technical documents, cost estimates, schedules and project plans prepared by internal and external resources.
Coordinate with Operations, Construction, Environmental, Real Estate, Community Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to support project objectives and ensure successful project delivery.
Conduct field assessments, site visits, inspections, and investigations related to utility infrastructure and construction activities.
Collaborate with contractors, consultants, manufacturers, and suppliers regarding project requirements, material specifications, schedules, and work performance.
Analyze operational, engineering, and construction-related issues and develop practical solutions that support system reliability, safety, and efficiency.
Prepare technical reports, studies, designs, presentations, recommendations, and other documentation to support engineering and business decisions.
Stay informed of applicable industry standards, regulations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to utility engineering, operations, and construction.
Participate in departmental initiatives, cross-functional teams, storm restoration efforts, emergency response assignments, and other duties as assigned.
Employ transmission and structural engineering design software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, RISA-3D, RISA-Foot and EPRIs FAD under supervision of the Senior Engineer.
With some general guidance, serve as Project Engineer for all assigned overhead transmission engineering projects while managing lower level engineers, consultants and contractors.
Performs other related assignments as required.

Skills
Excel, Project Management, Documentation