What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Line Engineer – Senior Level (Remote) position at Barr Engineering Co.?
Summary
Job Description:
The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams, providing transmission line design engineering and related technical expertise. Work will include preparing design documents for high-voltage transmission and distribution lines in the electric utility and renewable energy sectors. Tasks may include developing transmission line design models, wood and steel pole specifications, construction and materials specifications, and drilled pier foundation design and embedment depth calculations. Tasks may also involve reviewing and producing design drawings including plans and profiles, framing, and assembly.
The work will include direct client contact, business development, and marketing opportunities.
This position also provides leadership opportunities, such as managing projects, coaching and mentoring less-experienced staff, providing technical leadership, and managing teams to meet clients' needs.
The work may involve short-term out-of-town assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $128,000–$151,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.
Benefits
People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:
Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.
Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:
The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams, providing transmission line design engineering and related technical expertise. Work will include preparing design documents for high-voltage transmission and distribution lines in the electric utility and renewable energy sectors. Tasks may include developing transmission line design models, wood and steel pole specifications, construction and materials specifications, and drilled pier foundation design and embedment depth calculations. Tasks may also involve reviewing and producing design drawings including plans and profiles, framing, and assembly.
The work will include direct client contact, business development, and marketing opportunities.
This position also provides leadership opportunities, such as managing projects, coaching and mentoring less-experienced staff, providing technical leadership, and managing teams to meet clients' needs.
The work may involve short-term out-of-town assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
- At least 10 years of relevant experience with electric transmission line design up to 345kV
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Relevant work experience as described above
- Proficiency with PLS-CADD software suite
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the tasks described above
- Client-relationship and business-development skills
- Demonstrated project organization and management skills
- Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative
- A flexible working style and a willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Experience with analyzing lattice steel towers
- Experience with FAD and LPile foundation design programs
- Experience with different transmission structure foundation types
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $128,000–$151,000/year. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.
Benefits
People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include:
- Professional development funding
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution
- Cash bonus
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability and accidental death insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of construction sites and may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.
Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $128,000 - $151,000
