What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Project Engineer position at Actalent?
Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Transmission Line Engineer for a position in the Portland Metro. Seeking a dynamic individual to provide technical leadership, direction, and support for an overhead transmission design team on projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV for local utility providers, PUDs, and municipalities. Projects can range from $500k to $4M and take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years to complete. In this role, you will have the opportunity to mentor, coach, and develop talented team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. You will serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met with excellence and precision.
Responsibilities
- Implement quality control processes to maintain high standards.
- Support proposal development to secure new projects.
- Lead the coordination and communication of project requirements and schedules across various disciplines.
- Identify and communicate technical risks associated with projects, ensuring proactive solutions are in place.
- Oversee production work to meet deliverable milestones, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Identify, develop, and communicate processes and tools to increase efficiency across the team and department, driving continuous improvement.
Essential Skills
- 5 years of transmission line engineering/design experience.
- Proficiency in PLS CADD.
- Experience in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC).
- Project coordination and scheduling expertise.
- QA/QC experience.
- Knowledge in structural, mechanical, and civil engineering.
- Experience with PLS Pole.
- PE license preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering degree.
- Ability to effectively lead project teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in scheduling and budgeting.
Work Environment
Mainly on-site in Vancouver, WA, with flexibility to work from home up to 30 days per year. The company offers a 100% employee-owned structure, lucrative bonus structure, company-matched 401k, a 9-80 flexible work schedule, and comprehensive medical and dental benefits. The ESOP program provides a retirement plan giving employees partial or full ownership of the company. Additionally, the company offers training and development programs, including tuition assistance, professional registration support, and a wide variety of in-house training classes.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $215000.00/yr.
- Lucrative bonus structure
- Company matched 401k
- Work from home program: 30 remote/work from home days per calendar year
- 9-80 schedule
- Flexible work schedule: employees can start as early as 6:30am and get off at 3:30pm
- Company offered medical & dental
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $155,000 - $215,000
