Senior Transmission Engineer

Transmission Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform specific assignments by learning and applying effective engineering, planning and organizing skills.

• Perform engineering calculations involving less complicated engineering applications of transmission line support systems.

• Assist in the planning, design and construction management of transmission line projects.

• Assist more experienced engineers in root cause failure analysis to avoid future failures.

• Work under supervision of experienced engineers, receives guidance in the use of engineering and construction standards as well as utility industry nomenclature and guidelines.

• Participate in a career development program to increase value to Company and self including participation in professional organizations.

• Assist in maintaining transmission design standards and information systems.

• Assist Storm Teams and Operating Center to re-energize transmission lines, substation feeders and restore service to customers.

• Complete assigned special projects including research, analysis and recommendations to Management.

• Perform other work as assigned by Manager.

• Work with suppliers to procure transmission line structures and equipment.

• Work with T&D Planning to implement proposed transmission line improvements.

• Consult with Contractors, Line Mtce group and other technical groups to provide field construction support.

• Advise Operating Center on new transmission system functions/capabilities.

• Provide reports to Project Management on projected and actual labor hours, cash disbursements and storeroom charges for cost estimating projects.

• Provide Purchasing with Vendor qualifications and recommendations.

• Assist Property Accounting with project close out and units of property classification on new transmission equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering Required

• Fluently communicate electrical technical knowledge with other Engineers,

• Provide related information to non-technical coworkers

• Understand relevant terms and exchange information with other support areas including Project Management, Operating Center, Fixed Assets, T&D Planning, and other Operations areas,

• Must be able to effectively present facts based on knowledge or research and champion assignments to conclusion.