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Actalent Transmission Line Engineer in Tigard, Oregon
Job Title: Transmission Line EngineerJob Description
One of the largest and top performing construction & engineering organizations is hiring a Transmission Line Engineer to perform a range of duties on a 5-year power delivery project for a large electric services company. This role will support a long-term multi-year program with a major utility provider in the NW Territory. The organization is the Owner engineering firm tasked with managing the PMO operations of a wildfire mitigation program.
Responsibilities
Lead a collaborative team to understand client needs, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
Oversee the creation of computer models of overhead electric transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER.
Oversee the assembly of drawings, specifications, and design criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware.
Review vendor-supplied calculations and drawings for compliance.
Oversee the development of comprehensive construction packages for internal construction crews and client contractors, including plan & profiles, staking sheets, stringing tables, bill of materials, structure details, phasing drawings, foundation drawings, and installation specifications.
Provide design oversight and quality reviews for complex drawing packages ensuring client and code requirements are met for the project.
Drive a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement.
Present to management, analyze PLS-CADD reports, formulate design aids, and draft reports using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Yammer).
Communicate resource needs and ensure project schedules and budgets are maintained.
Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel out of town to tour supplier facilities as required by projects and assignments.
Essential Skills
5+ years of experience with leading projects relating to transmission lines between 69kV and 345kV for the power utility industry.
Direct experience and proficient use of PLS-CADD and other PLS software packages preferred.
Bachelor's degree required in civil or structural engineering preferred or other related degree.
PE License strongly preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole; PLS TOWER experience preferred.
Knowledge of geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design preferred.
Project management experience leading transmission projects through scope, schedule, and budget, ideally with 1 year of PM experience.
Prior experience either working with a PM responding to RFPs and bid proposals desired.
Ability to network within the industry and desire to help grow business through relationships with utility clients.
Work Environment
Brand new large office with large windows, electric powered stand-up desks, and a 45+ person capacity cafeteria. Collaborative environment with other departments also included in the office. This is a 100% in-office role with flexibility around needs to work from home. The office features a casual environment and supports a strong diversity culture. The team is rapidly growing, adding 40 new members in 2024. Strong benefits include a 401k with 100% match up to 6%, weekly pay periods, PTO rollover policy, and flexible scheduling accommodations.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00
- 401k 100% up to 6%.- 52 pay periods per year (every week)- PTO rolls over to next year. Employees can roll over up to 40 hours to the following year.- Flexible with schedule accommodations DOE and need to be approved by regional manager.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tigard,OR.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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