Transmission Line Principal Engineer at US Tech Solutions

Duration: 12+ months contract with potential extends or Convert

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the management of design for assigned

transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and for stand-alone

transmission line projects.

Responsibilities:

• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer works in the Engineering & Construction (E&C)
  Group and is responsible for managing the design of transmission line projects from
  conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). Does not self-perform design. Line design is performed by engineering consultants under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer.
  This role is limited to the transmission line. Others manage substation design, power
  systems analysis, protection and control, etc.
  • In the conceptual phase, the Transmission Line Principal Engineer works with the Early
  Stage Project Manager to define and influence the project requirements and scope with the
  Development Group. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 competitive transmission project
  proposals, or as greenfield projects for NEER affiliates.
  • The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must secure engineering consulting resources
  from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating,
  and awarding work through NEER’s Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
  • The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must coordinate with other project stakeholders
  to develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary to
  design and build the line, including geotechnical and lidar data. Activities include
  competitively sourcing, selecting and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and
  construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope
  assumptions.
  • The Transmission Line Principal Engineer is responsible for coordinating the engineering
  deliverables in support of competitive proposals, as well as design and construction of
  projects. Deliverables include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for
  Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and contributions to proposal
  documents (RFP).
  • The position requires coordination with other groups to ensure the projects are successful.
  Generally responsible for representing E&C’s internal and external interests on assigned
  projects, including presentations/briefing on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in
  meetings with various levels of management.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, and
  construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects.
  • The ideal candidate must have a strong knowledge of transmission design, excellent
  communication and project management skills, a bias for action, proven analytical and
  problem-solving skills, and an ability to provide value engineering and ensure design
  quality.
  • The position requires technical competence such as the ability to understand one line and
  three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles and other common
  deliverables.
  • Travel required within North America.

Skills:

• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
  PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.
  • Proficiency with standard industry tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, Auto-CAD,
  Primavera and other software is strongly desired.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


Recruiter Details:
Name: Rahul
Email: rahul.singapuram@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 25-29134