Transmission Engineering Lead
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Transmission Engineering Lead guiding electric utility transmission projects at Vantage Point Solutions. Leading design, PE approval, construction oversight, client advising, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple transmission projects from planning through construction and commissioning
- Provide technical leadership, project oversight, and client engagement for electric utility transmission projects
- Plan, analyze, design, and oversee construction of transmission solutions
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews throughout project delivery
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with technical, regulatory, and safety standards
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and engineering cost estimates
- Stay current with applicable codes, standards, industry practices, and emerging technologies
- Perform system-wide planning studies and system assessments related to transmission capacity, reliability, and system performance
- Develop, review, and approve complete transmission designs, including PE-sealed construction drawings and bid packages
- Prepare equipment specifications, material specifications, and construction requirements
- Demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard transmission, protection, and control system design, planning, modeling, and analysis software
- Support permitting, regulatory compliance, and engineering documentation
- Support geotechnical, structural, and civil engineering related to transmission lines
- Establish and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, utility personnel, and internal teams
- Serve as a technical advisor to utility clients
- Provide field engineering support during construction, commissioning, outage restoration, and emergency response
- Assist clients with engineering questions, operational challenges, strategic planning, and regulatory reporting
- Mentor, train, and develop engineers and technical staff
- Develop a high-performing engineering team
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence
- Support business development, recruiting, onboarding, and professional development initiatives
- Implement process improvements to enhance engineering efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) from an ABET-accredited institution, preferably with an emphasis in Power Systems
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Ability to obtain licensure in other states through reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in electric utility transmission design and engineering
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibilities
- Demonstrated success working with utility personnel, construction contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Strong knowledge of tower, pole, and underground transmission design, system analysis, structure support, transmission protection and controls, and utility construction practices
- Thorough understanding of NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and RUS requirements
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements applicable to transmission and the electric utility industry
- Broad understanding of electric utility operations, including transmission, substations, distribution systems, protection and control systems, SCADA, AMI, and OMS platforms
- Ability and willingness to perform field work, including walking on uneven or rough terrain, visiting active construction sites, and working in varying weather conditions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, utility personnel, regulatory agencies, and internal team members
- Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and attention to detail
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to successfully pass background checks, driving record reviews, drug screening requirements, and client-specific screening processes as required
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Other benefits designed to support employee well-being and success
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