Project Engineer IV - Transmission at Booth &… · Summervil…

Apply Description Project Engineer IV is a position within the Transmission Department to lead the design of complex transmission projects. Candidates are expected to perform a variety of complex tasks, delegating and reviewing routine tasks of Project Engineers as well as Engineering Technicians. Responsibilities include providing technical oversight, subject matter expertise, and overall project leadership. Candidates should be capable of operating with minimal supervision. Requirements

• Lead the transmission design of projects from concept through final design, ensuring project requirements defined by project managers are met, including EMF studies, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage drop analyses.
• Develop transmission equipment deliverables, including packaged equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and purchase recommendations.
• Perform and lead routing studies, construction cost estimating, and conceptual line designs.
• Calculate and determine required electrical clearances in accordance with NESC and other applicable codes; interpret and apply relevant NERC, FERC, and regional standards and clearly communicate requirements to project teams.
• Support and contribute to a company-wide safety culture by following established safety standards, policies, and best practices, helping to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and the public.
• Review vendor drawings for transmission equipment and coordinate technical data exchanges with suppliers, clients, designers, detailers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to project planning activities, including schedule development, scope definition, budgeting, staffing, and construction planning; manage and track design-related change orders.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles, practices, codes, and industry standards to support project execution.
• Apply professional judgment and experience to complex or unique project challenges, developing practical and non-standard design solutions when required.
• Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project data to ensure accuracy and compliance, using multiple CAD and design software platforms.
• Support construction administration through technical reviews, coordination with field staff, resolution of installation issues, field inspections, calculations, and system testing.
• Lead or support field inspections, installation verification, measurements, and calculations for public and private sector clients.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations for clients and, when appropriate, industry publications or forums.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, customers, and contractors, ensuring project expectations and satisfaction objectives are achieved.
• Develop detailed cost proposals, qualification packages, project budgets, and engineering cost estimates; monitor and report on project financial performance.
• Provide technical leadership within the transmission engineering practice, offering guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Ensure adherence to established QA/QC processes throughout project execution.
• Maintain effective coordination and communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Uphold company and site-specific safety requirements and promote safe engineering and field practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of permitting, easement, and right-of-way requirements. Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of applicable experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency in ETAP and CYME (experience in thermal and impedance analysis of systems is a plus).
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, MFAD, LPILE, Civil-3D, and Microsoft 365 preferred.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deliverables on time and on budget. Experience with Microsoft Project software is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and management of personnel.
• Mastery of standard engineering techniques and procedures related to transmission.
• Proficient in understanding of distribution and substation functions.
• Ability to travel.

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