Job details

Location
Des Moines
Salary
$130k - 140k per year + Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
Job Type
Contract
Ref
239664
Posted
27 days ago

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Developing EHV transmission line design parameters
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and SAG10
  • Providing leadership to project teams
  • Training and mentoring junior staff
  • Providing technical design and project review
  • Developing transmission standards and specifications
  • Preparing transmission studies and reports
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Micro-station
  • Solid communication and coordination skills with graphics and engineering
  • Support business development
  • Oversee financial performance including budget control of project assignments
  • Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time without sponsorship

Preferred education, skills and experience:

  • Minnesota Professional Engineering License
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • 500kV and below experience
  • EHV underground experience
  • Mix of lattice and tapered tubular h-frame design and 230kV double circuit

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