Job Description

14218 – Principal Transmission Engineer (remote) Juno Beach, FL

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary Project

Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extensions

Work Setting: Remote.

Our client is filling this contract position exclusively through approved staffing partners, so this opportunity is not available by applying directly with the client. If you're interested, we'd be happy to represent you throughout the hiring process.

Our Client is hiring a Principal Transmission Engineer

21343 Required:

• Experience with development, design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects (7+ years);
• Experience with transmission design, including value engineering and design quality assurance;
• Experience with interpreting one-line and three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles, and other common transmission design deliverables;
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering (required);

21343 Preferred:

• Experience with project engineering and/or project management;
• PMP certification and/or P.E. license in a related discipline;
• Experience with PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, Primavera, Microsoft products, and other industry-standard engineering software;

21343 Responsibilities:

• Manage the design of transmission generation tie lines for wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects, as well as stand-alone transmission line projects, from early-stage development through construction and commissioning;
• Direct engineering consultants who perform line design, ensuring design quality and value engineering;
• Work with the Early Stage Project Manager and Development Group to define project requirements and scope for competitive transmission proposals and greenfield projects;
• Secure engineering consulting resources from approved suppliers by developing scopes of work, securing and evaluating bids, and awarding work through the supply chain group;
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to develop and secure routes, engineering data, and permits, including geotechnical and lidar data, and support the cost estimating team with scope assumptions;
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, including Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and proposal document contributions;
• Represent engineering and construction interests on assigned projects, presenting progress, issues, and risk mitigation to various levels of management;
• Travel required within North America.

Please see below some more positions you may be interested in:

Principal Transmission Engineer

19601 Required:

• Experience in the development, design, engineering, and construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects (5-7 years);
• Transmission engineering experience
• Experience understanding one line and three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles and other common deliverables;
• Willing to travel
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.

19601 Preferred:

• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action;
• Experience with standard industry tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, Auto-CAD, Primavera and other software;
• PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline.

19601 Responsibilities:

• Work with Early Stage Project Managers to define and influence project requirements and scope for transmission line projects;
• Secure engineering consulting resources by developing scopes of work, securing bids, and awarding contracts through NEER’s Integrated Supply Chain Group;
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop routes, secure permits, and gather necessary engineering data (e.g., geotechnical, survey, lidar);
• Ensure timely production of engineering deliverables, including design criteria, Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, and As-built drawings;
• Represent Engineering & Construction (E&C) interests in meetings with various levels of management, providing updates on progress, issues, and risk mitigation strategies;
• Support competitive proposal efforts by contributing to RFP documents and ensuring alignment with project goals;
• Collaborate with other groups to ensure successful project outcomes, including presentations and briefings on project status.

Why apply?

• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site;
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time.