Transmission Line Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Houston, Texas, US
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, a...
Job description
The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Transmission Line Engineer in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide . Key Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate, and develop transmission line designs for greenfield and brownfield projects. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, structural analysis, development of design criteria, wire selection, etc. Assist with proposal development and serve as the Technical Lead for transmission line projects. Perform QA reviews and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and designers. Estimate labor, material, and construction costs for transmission line projects. Conduct field inspections, route evaluations, and provide construction support. Create construction bid documents, review contracts, specifications, bids, and offer recommendations. This job might be for you if yo...