Transmission Line Principal Engineer

Company introduction

Our client is a leading renewable energy company developing and constructing transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage projects, as well as stand-alone transmission line projects.

Role summary / purpose

The Transmission Line Principal Engineer is responsible for the management of design for assigned transmission generation tie lines and stand-alone transmission line projects. This position works within the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Group, managing transmission line projects from conception through construction and commissioning by directing engineering consultants and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design of transmission line projects from Early Stage conception through Execution (construction and commissioning), directing engineering consultants under your supervision
• Work with Early Stage Project Managers to define and influence project requirements and scope during the conceptual phase
• Secure engineering consulting resources by developing scopes of work, obtaining bids, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts through the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to develop and secure project routes, support engineering data and permits, and manage geotechnical, survey, and lidar data activities
• Coordinate engineering deliverables including Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and proposal document contributions
• Represent E&C''s internal and external interests on assigned projects through presentations and briefings on progress, issues, and risk mitigation to various management levels

Requirements - education & experience

• Bachelor''s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects
• Strong knowledge of transmission design with excellent communication and project management skills
• Technical competence including the ability to understand one-line and three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles, and other common transmission deliverables
• Willingness to travel within North America

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of transmission design
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to provide value engineering and ensure design quality
• Bias for action and decision-making capability
• Technical competence in reading transmission design documentation

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in a related discipline
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, AutoCAD, and Primavera