What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Line Engineer position at IDOM USA?
IDOM is an international engineering and consulting firm with headquarters in Spain, and over 5300 employees in 45 offices worldwide. ENR currently ranks us #61 in the top international engineering firms worldwide. In the US we emphasize providing professional engineering and consulting services to the sectors of Power, Petrochemical, Astronomy, Research Test Facilities and general Manufacturing. We are currently expanding operations in the Northeast in Power Transmission and Distribution sector.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Conductor Selection
- Structure recommendations
- Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
- Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross-section details
- LiDAR and aerial photo data
- Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool, and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
- Detailed estimate and probability modeling
- Other studies as required to complete the projects
- Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
- Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with AVANGRID TM standards and NESC/other standards
- Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically: Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues; Determine required structure designs based on design constraints; Determine routing in and around congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings
Minimum Academic & Professional Requirements:
- 7 years or more of power system civil engineering experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
Our Employees Enjoy:
· COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION – Including Incentive compensation based on company performance
· JOB ENRICHMENT AND CAREER ENHANCEMENT
· GREAT BENEFITS – Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts, medical insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and other benefit programs
· EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS
· PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- IDOM, Inc. invests in developing its professionals including job-related professional training with tuition reimbursement opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
