Transmission Line Design Engineer / Technician

Transmission Line Design Engineer/Technician position at CDG Engineers, Inc. responsible for determining right of way requirements, calculating conductor sags, and developing transmission line plan and profile drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, or Structural) OR equivalent experience of 5+ years without a degree
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD / CAD software used to model transmission lines
• Proficiency in applying NESC standards to ensure safe and compliant overhead transmission line designs
• Previous experience applying traditional and software-based methods to design transmission lines and structures up to 345 KV
• Experience calculating conductor tension, sag, and structural loading for various environmental and operational conditions
• Experience selecting structures and structural components and appropriate guying methods, grounding systems, and structural components based on mechanical and electrical requirements
• Strong communication skills