Transmission Line Engineer

PDT - TL2 / Power Delivery Transmission and Distribution

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks a Transmission Line Engineer with the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Analytical thinking, working independently, problem solving, and demonstrated decision making under pressure.
• Knowledge of electrical and safety codes and all regulations
• Possess aptitude for computing and design.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess good interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Possess willingness to accept responsibility for technical adequacy of all output.
• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the department.
• Experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole. Experience in GIS and WMS systems is preferred.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural or Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years progressively responsible experience in Transmission line design experience is required.
• This is to include field experience related to the construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of overhead 34 kV-500 kV transmission lines.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NESC, IEC, CSA, IEEE, ANSI, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with Power Line and Structure modeling for computer aided and design development. PLS-CADD and associated modules (POLE, TOWER), Excel, MFAD or Lpile, NESC.
• Knowledge in ACI, ASCE Pole manual, AISC Steel manual preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with industry codes standards and practices for electric utility practice.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works under the direction of Principal Engineers and Engineering, Project or Program Managers. 
• Developing HV/EHV transmission line design parameters. Preliminary design, budgetary estimating, and scheduling.
• Detailed design, estimating, and scheduling.
• Engineering calculations to assure safety and performance of equipment and systems.
• Equipment specification, proposal evaluation and requisitioning.
• Interdisciplinary interface for constructability and conformance to project requirements.
• Coordinating design engineering and equipment delivery to meet construction schedules.
• Checking completed job for quality, adequacy of design, and documentation.
• Prepare reports and feasibility studies for submission to Management.
• Be proficient with the Company's design, construction, QA/QC, and safety standards and the Company document control system.
• Be proficient applying Standards, both National and Local. (For example, ANSI/IEEE, National Electric Safety Code, ASTM, AIC, etc.)
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and SAG10.
• ROW, LIDAR, and Survey data intaking and application to design.
• Studies: Thermal, Ampacity/Electrical load, Electrical and Physical characteristics, Ground-wire, Aeolian Vibration, Galloping, Insulator requirements – basing Overvoltage, Crest factors, switching surge, air environment impact and factor of safety.
• Preparing transmission studies and reports.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Micro-station.
• Solid communication and coordination skills with graphics and engineering.
• May be required to travel to support work.  Valid and active Driver’s license across USA is required.
• Other duties as required.
• On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation such as design criteria, calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Must have basic understanding of all drawing types required for a project, understanding their purpose, inter-relationship with other sets of deliverables, method of generation, and cost to produce.

• Assists in definition of project objectives, preparation of design estimates, and definition of project requirements and design approaches for routine projects.
• Exercises limited judgment in the independent evaluation selection, and adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Performs technical and coordination checking/ review of deliverables and other project documents.  Ensures deliverables comply with Business Unit procedures and meet applicable design requirements. 
• Capable of preparing/checking calculations using engineering formulas and skills or application specific software as required.  
• Assists in resolution of construction issues, supporting design staff to resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.

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