Transmission engineer job description

Under the general direction of the Manager of Transmission Assets, works on complex assignments and acts as technical expert to department staff, and provides expertise in support of Transmission Asset activities. Ensures the ISO is in compliance with the Transmission Control Agreement (TCA) and is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards with respect to transmission facility (transmission lines and associated equipment) maintenance. Responsible for the administration of the Transmission Register, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the TR data is accurate. Supports the ISO planning process phase three competitive solicitation process.
Your Work Would Consist Of:

Oversees the implementation and enforcement of the ISO Transmission Maintenance Standards. Conducts maintenance reviews of each PTO's transmission line maintenance records and facilities. Analyzes results from the annual maintenance reviews, standard maintenance reporting system, and availability measures to identify any positive or negative trending, and makes appropriate recommendations to the ISO and PTOs that will result in overall improvements to grid reliability.

Provides the primary administrative functions for the Transmission Register (TR) for internal and external stakeholders.

Provides transmission line expertise and joint oversight in implementing the CAISO Transmission Planning Process Phase III competitive solicitation process.

Partners with and supports the Regional Transmission Engineering, Grid Operations, and others within the ISO to understand and resolve identified transmission facility related issues. Trains and mentors others concerning transmission facilities and their function. Resolves transmission facility maintenance related stakeholder issues.

In partnership with the Manager of Transmission Assets, guides and sets goals to improve the functionality of the group and the overall department. Actively participates in staff meetings, and identifies improvements to department practices, policies and processes. Represents the ISO's interests in public and industry forums.

Ensures that Transmission Assets remains in compliance with FERC, NERC and other regulatory requirements relating to transmission maintenance. Responsible for Transmission Assets transmission facility compliance reporting requirements.

Leads the Transmission Maintenance Coordination Committee (TMCC) in the absence of the Director of Grid Assets.

The position requires travel within the ISO's footprint 5 to 7 times a year to inspect substation and high voltage equipment.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA's experts have decades of experience planning, designing, and permitting electrical power delivery infrastructure, including overhead and underground transmission lines and substations. We've designed hundreds of transmission, distribution, and customer-owned substations and switching stations (15kV up to 300 MVA transmission stations). We've also designed mobile transformers and substations up to 25 MVA and 161kV.

The Transmission Line Engineer will be part of an expert team providing quality support and services to a client located in Rockland and Orange Counties. This individual will work with licensed Engineers and Project Managers to support transmission line design projects from start to finish. In this role, you will develop the technical knowledge and experience focusing on structural design and tensioning of cables to be able to provide the exceptional service our clients expect. The right candidate will have the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and timely manner with their team, as well as with the client.

This a unique opportunity to work closely with a client on-site. Come be a part of our growing team today!

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), EIT designation strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of discipline specific engineering experience required
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with the proven ability to practically apply engineering best practices
• Some proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software, specifically PLS CAD, is required; transmission line design experience is preferred.
• Some knowledge of QA/QC procedures and learning basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license is required

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

At CHA, we are helping to build a world where thought leadership, social responsibility, and diversity thrive, and we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly talented and diverse team of individuals to help us do it. Our aspiration to responsibly improve the world we live in - combined with hiring practices, training opportunities, and engagement with our communities - reflect a company culture that is progressive and forward leaning.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential\. And with more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company\. Our formula is simple: hire the best people, find out what they enjoy and are great at, and help them succeed\. You'll lead or support important projects for interesting clients and reap the rewards of employee\-ownership - a difference\-maker with tangible and intangible benefits\. You'll create amazing, for clients and for yourself\. If you are passionate about the work you do and want to keep growing in your career, we want to talk to you\!

Our Orlando office is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice\. The successful candidate will:

+ Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design\. This includes PLS\-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag\-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper recommendations, structure spotting, clearance reports, wire selection, etc\.

+ Prepare specifications for construction, hardware, and material for high voltage overhead transmission line \(HV OH T\-Line\); structure design and development; hardware design and selection; and field installation supervision\.
+ Prepare construction drawings and cost estimates for high voltage overhead transmission lines\.

+ Additional responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance to less experienced staff members\. This position may develop into a leadership role at which point this individual will be expected to lead teams of engineers as well as be a primary interface between Burns & McDonnell Engineers and our clients\. Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews is a plus\.

+ Other duties as assigned\.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering from accredited program is required\. A professional certification, EIT, and/or a professional engineer licensure is strongly desired\.

+ Minimum 3 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities \(completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience\)\.

+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills\. Ability to work in a team environment and possess strong analytical and problem solving skills is required\.

+ Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system based programs \(i\.e\., PLS, PLS\-CADD, PLS\-POLE, etc\.\) preferred\.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Electrical Engineering

**Primary Location** US\-FL\-Orlando

**Schedule:** Full\-time

**Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time


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