JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for the detailed engineering design of high voltage (transmission 69 - 500 kV) power line projects.  These projects are to include entire new facilities, as well as major additions, rehabilitation, replacement, clearance, and re-conductoring of existing electric power lines. 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of engineering.

• Determines and documents project estimate, scope and schedule; sets and evaluates design options and criteria.

• Works with client and/or construction contractors to develop best design.

• Proofs in-house engineering projects. Attention to details required.

• Manages project e-files for projects within the department.

• Provides thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations.

• Continually improves job-related, engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance.

• Serves as a mentor for younger engineers.

• Periodically conducts field visits to collect data.

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OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attends work as scheduled, for up to 8 hours at a time, 5 days a week, in PowerWright’s office.

• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned worked location.

• Ability to work shifts beginning as an assigned, designated start time until an assigned, designated end time.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner and as specified.

• Ability to interact with employees and customers/clients in an appropriate manner.

• Exhibits and maintains the highest degree of professionalism in the performance of all related duties.

• Ability to receive and understand directions from supervision and management.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years of experience in designing transmission lines.

• BS degree in civil/structural or electrical engineering.

• PE Registration preferred.

• Structural design and/or geotechnical experience required.

• PLS CADD and PLS-Pole experience required. PLS-Tower, PLS-Caisson experience is a plus.

• Experience with foundation design software such as MFAD and LPile are a plus.

• Proficient in MS Excel and other MS suite of products.

• Experience in utility based construction and operations are a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Managerial and leadership skills.

• High attention to details is required.

• Ability to work independently and think analytically.

• Work as a strong team player.

• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.

• Strong focus on quality.

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints.

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QUALITATIVE AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and thing analytically.

• Ability to work well with others and function in both a team and individual environment.

• Ability to function as a small group lead or mentor junior engineers.

• Effective time management and logical decision making ability.

• Strong focus on quality.

• Ability to prioritize work and manager multiple projects with budges and time constraints.

• Ability to internalize a “safety first” attitude to all aspects in the performance of work responsibilities.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct reports.

 

TRAVEL:

This position requires occasional travel (5-10%) associated with field site visits for data collection and verification.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job operates in a professional office environment requiring routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, electronic devices such as tablets, printers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets as well as use of standard office applications such as MS Office (including extensive use of video communication and collaboration platform), and internet based filing system.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk and drive.  The employee is required to drive and/or fly (commercial airlines) to existing and/or potential clients locations, conventions, meetings, etc. Manual dexterity is required.  Some light physical effort required. 

 

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

 

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The duties of this position may change at the discretion of PowerWright and without advance notice to the employee.

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