Job Description

Job Summary: The Transmission Engineer II will oversee civil, structural, and electrical design evaluations, analysis, and modifications for high-voltage overhead and underground transmission interconnect facilities at solar and BESS energy facility connections. Responsibilities include reviewing plan sets for line routes, structure plans, design calculations, BOMs, stringing, and material and equipment specifications. Additional duties involve site visits, MV collection design, substation structure and foundation assessments, fiber optic cabling, grounding, and material take-offs. The role requires close collaboration with engineers, clients, and contractors to coordinate design packages and ensure smooth transitions from design to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts in organizing, reviewing, interpreting, and executing design and project coordination tasks, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Responsible for evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment to adapt and modify designs, and providing interpretations and conclusions.
• Review or develop the design philosophy and associated calculations for transmission design projects.
• Have a strong understanding of electrical power and distribution systems (low, medium, and high voltage), including grounding systems and engineering calculations (voltage drop, fault current, load calculations, etc.), ensuring compliance with relevant codes (e.g., NEC, ANSI/IEEE).
• Contribute to design development, optimization, and field construction methods.
• Support the development of long-term, detailed design and constructability strategies.
• Develop and update engineering tools for equipment sizing based on project requirements.
• Produce independent engineering reports and evaluations.
• Review and provide feedback on commercial agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Interconnection Agreements, and Facility Studies.
• Collaborate with business development, estimating, and engineering teams to create site layouts, single line drawings, and BOMs for project proposals.
• Offer technical support to project teams and contractors, performing advanced engineering tasks as needed.
• Assess and optimize the system design by analyzing the electrical technology and project requirements.
• Assist with the design and optimization of substation, BESS, and solar systems to meet project goals while minimizing costs and maximizing value.
• Present results and findings through discussions, graphic-based presentations, and documentation.
• Ensure familiarity with equipment used in renewable energy projects, such as wire & cable, arresters, insulators, and line hardware.
• Review and approve vendor drawings for major equipment.
• Conduct detailed design and quality assurance reviews to ensure project alignment with requirements and best practices.
• Perform site visits to ensure that construction matches engineering design documents, including preparatory meetings and QA/QC.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for projects is consistent with best practices.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and operational personnel to successfully deliver design projects.
• Maintain a master file of templates, processes, and design records for future reference.
• Attend mandatory training on new products, installation methods, and safety.
• Maintain industry contacts and stay current with technical expertise.
• Mentor junior engineers and industry associates.

Qualification Requirements:

• Experience in the design, specification, and development of utility-level transmission and collection systems.
• Advanced understanding of technical design principles, engineering practices, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and provide sound recommendations.
• Proficiency in applying engineering principles to assess electrical and communication drawings against contractual and construction standards.
• Strong understanding of project management and electrical transmission design.
• Expertise in MS Office, AutoCAD 2D, Blue Beam, and other web-based software applications.
• Familiarity with software tools like RISA 3D, L-Pile, SAG10, PLS-CADD, PLS Pole, etc.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of ASCE Substation Structure Design Guidelines and NESC code requirements.
• Experience with utility-scale transmission design and analysis, including system modeling and foundation/steel design for voltages ranging from 34.5kV to 345kV (preferred).

Education and Experience:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or related field. Strong preference for degrees from ABET-accredited programs.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience (can include a combination of trade and professional experience).
• Experience with substation design and utility-scale solar/PV projects is highly preferred.

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