Logo
US Tech Solutions

Transmission Line Principal Engineer

US Tech Solutions, North Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33408


Duration: 12+ months contract with potential extends or Convert

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the management of design for assigned

transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and for stand-alone

transmission line projects.

Responsibilities:

The Transmission Line Principal Engineer works in the Engineering & Construction (E&C)Group and is responsible for managing the design of transmission line projects fromconception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). Does not self-perform design. Line design is performed byengineering consultants under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer.This role is limited to the transmission line. Others manage substation design, powersystems analysis, protection and control, etc.• In the conceptual phase, the Transmission Line Principal Engineer works with the EarlyStage Project Manager to define and influence the project requirements and scope with theDevelopment Group. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 competitive transmission projectproposals, or as greenfield projects for affiliates.• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must secure engineering consulting resourcesfrom a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating,and awarding work through Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must coordinate with other project stakeholdersto develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary todesign and build the line, including geotechnical and lidar data. Activities includecompetitively sourcing, selecting and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, andconstruction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scopeassumptions.• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer is responsible for coordinating the engineeringdeliverables in support of competitive proposals, as well as design and construction ofprojects. Deliverables include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued forConstruction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and contributions to proposaldocuments (RFP).• The position requires coordination with other groups to ensure the projects are successful.Generally responsible for representing E&C’s internal and external interests on assignedprojects, including presentations/briefing on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation inmeetings with various levels of management.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, andconstruction of High Voltage Transmission line projects.• The ideal candidate must have a strong knowledge of transmission design, excellentcommunication and project management skills, a bias for action, proven analytical andproblem-solving skills, and an ability to provide value engineering and ensure designquality.• The position requires technical competence such as the ability to understand one line andthree-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles and other commondeliverables.• Travel required within North America.

Skills:

Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.• Proficiency with standard industry tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, Auto-CAD,Primavera and other software is strongly desired.Job Overview Job Duties & Responsibilities: Competencies – Technical Excellence, Strong WorkEthic, Leadership, strong oral and written communication, Decision Making, Compliance,Influential, Mentor, Business Acumen, Integrity, Adaptability, Focus on Customers, ProblemSolving, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Managing and Improving Processes.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:Name: RahulEmail: rahul.singapuram@ustechsolutionsinc.comInternal Id: 24-25967