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Lead Transmission Line Engineer

LVI Associates
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

A professional services firm is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to join their electric transmission design team. The successful candidate will lead teams designing a variety of projects, ranging from small quick-turnaround efforts to large, complex transmission lines. This position offers an opportunity to apply leadership experience and technical knowledge to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical staff in preparing utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.

  • Manage engineering aspects of multiple transmission projects (34.5kV to 500kV).

  • Assist with project scheduling and staffing of technical teams.

  • Mentor and support the development of technical staff by teaching engineering principles and relevant safety codes.

  • Train staff on the use of software, tools, and company equipment.

  • Guide and ensure professional communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Oversee internal and external design reviews before submission.

  • Work with department managers to develop and implement engineering policies and best practices.

  • Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional initiatives.

  • Maintain and foster strong relationships with current clients while identifying new business opportunities.

Additional Role Expectations:

As a Lead Engineer, you will:

  • Provide guidance to junior engineers in applying standards such as NESC, NEC, ASCE.

  • Review engineering plans, specifications, material lists, and construction documents.

  • Serve as a liaison between the T&D Engineering group and other departments including planning, permitting, and construction management.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

  • 5 years of experience in power transmission design.

  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage engineering teams effectively.

  • Advanced understanding of overhead and underground transmission systems.

  • Familiarity with industry standards including NESC, ASCE, and IEEE.

  • Proficiency with engineering software such as PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD.

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Salary : $140,000 - $150,000

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