Junior Transmission Line Design Engineer
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The Junior Transmission Line Design Engineer will join WSP's Power & Energy team to contribute to overhead transmission line projects for a client in Rochester, NY. This role involves performing various studies, reviewing designs, and assisting with project management to ensure compliance with standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform conductor selection and structure recommendations
- Conduct insulation, A/C interference, static wire, and grounding studies
- Design lines including plans, profiles, and cross-section details
- Analyze LiDAR and aerial photo data
- Utilize wetlands, vernal pool, and sensitive resource data in line and structure design
- Assist in leading overall transmission line design for capital projects
- Review/design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCADD
- Determine required structure designs and optimal routing to minimize crossings
- Develop technical specifications, QA/QC procedures, and deliverable templates
- Review design documents for construction, including foundations design drawings
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering
- 1+ years post-education experience in Transmission Line Design
- Knowledge of codes and standards such as NESC, AISC, IEEE and ANSI
- Experience with Finite Element modeling within PLS-CADD, POLE, & TOWER
- Experience with MFAD, HFAD, LPILE, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors
- Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Authorized to work in the United States
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree
- 1+ years post education experience, preferably in Transmission Line Design with voltages up to 115 kV HVAC.
Nice to Have
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
- Modeling experience with PSCAD
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. They are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals, designing lasting solutions in various markets.