Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide Transmission & Distribution facilities with engineering services required by Wabash Valley Power Alliance and the Member Systems.

Essential duties & responsibilities of this role include: 

• Provides engineering services for WVPA on all aspects of transmission line design.  These include routing support, detailed design, preparation of specifications, and construction support.  Transmission line voltages will include, but not be limited to 34.5kV, 69kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 345kV.
• Supports project teams on various activities including consultant selection and procurement, environmental permits/reports, bidding and material procurement, easement procurement, and construction management.
• Oversees various transmission consultants, providing insight on WVPA standards and processes as well as providing detailed engineering reviews of consultants’ work.
• Maintains Transmission Line Asset records for both WVPA-owned and member-owned lines including, but not limited to:  Plan and Profile, length of circuits, type of construction, date placed in service, ownership, line easement, and line maintenance documentation.
• Provides engineering support to the Member Systems on various distribution line matters which may include 12KV underbuild design, sag/tension calculations, easement procurement, joint use pole issues, etc.
• Assists with the development and continued improvement of departmental standards and specifications.
• Support line maintenance activities as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited institution required. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in Transmission Line design required.
• Experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE (utilizing Method 4 structure analysis) required.
• Ability to obtain PE license preferred.

Additional Information

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