Sr. Transmission Line Engineer at LS Power Development, LLC

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transmission Line Engineering, Project Development, Construction Management, PLS-CADD, High Voltage Design, Substation Design, Contract Management, Bid Evaluation, Team Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Cost Estimation, Environmental Issues, Routing, Conductor Selection, Foundation Types

Industry

Utilities

Description

Overview About us: Founded in 1990, LS Power is a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, with leading platforms across generation, transmission and energy transition solutions. Since inception, LS Power has developed or acquired over 50,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, battery energy storage, and natural gas-fired facilities. Through LS Power Grid, the Firm has built and operates approximately 780 miles of high-voltage transmission with another 350+ miles and multiple grid infrastructure projects currently under construction or development. Across its efforts, LS Power actively invests in and scales businesses that are accelerating the energy transition, including electric vehicle charging, demand response, microgrids, renewable fuels and waste-to-energy platforms. Over the years, LS Power has raised $65 billion in debt and equity capital to support North American infrastructure. Our Purpose, Mission, & Values: Our Purpose is to solve complex energy problems that improve the world Our Mission is to make lives better by developing a cleaner and more reliable energy ecosystem Our Values are the willingness to participate in and help strengthen our culture of integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Taking Ownership Our People create value and are our Most Valuable asset. We take our values of Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Taking Ownership seriously and ask candidates to think about how they can help us further enhance our culture with their specific skillsets, capabilities and experiences. Benefits We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth. We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more. About the Role: We are currently looking for a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join our team in St. Louis, MO. As the Sr. Transmission Line Engineer, you will support the power delivery development, construction, and operations team; provide technical support for new and existing assets; determine low-cost solutions to construct new projects; develop project cost/schedule estimates; and manage contracts to safely and efficiently engineer, procure, and construct the projects. Responsibilities What you will do: Support bid solicitations and project development with knowledge of transmission line engineering, procurement, and construction. Employ a strong understanding of overhead and/or underground high voltage transmission line design including applicable industry codes, standard and guidelines. Hold a general understanding of substation design and transmission line construction practices. Use PLS-CADD to model transmission lines to support accurate project cost estimates. Evaluate engineering, procurement and construction factors that lead to low-cost solutions in a highly competitive environment. These factors include routing, conductor selection, structure and foundation types, environmental issues and construction means and methods. Develop the engineering, procurement and construction scope and technical requirements to incorporate into contracts. Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), manage bid processes, complete bid evaluations and make recommendations for award. Manage engineering, procurement and construction contracts. Perform review of contractor-provided submittals including specifications, designs, drawings, change notices, requests for information, etc. Qualifications We want you on our team because you… Have a BS in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering with 7 or more years of power industry experience. Overhead high voltage transmission line experience is required as well as proficiency with the Power Line Systems suite of programs. Underground high voltage transmission line experience is highly desired. Have working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Are able to work effectively as a team member, both internally and with external consultants and contractors. Communicate clearly and professionally across teams, both in the office and in the field. Excel at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Take ownership and achieve goals by engaging in and advancing a collaborative, solutions-focused culture. Are willing to travel to project sites as needed. Ideally, you will also: Either hold or intend to pursue Professional Engineering license. Have high voltage overhead/underground transmission line and substation engineering experience.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Transmission Line Engineer will support the power delivery development, construction, and operations team by providing technical support for new and existing assets. Responsibilities include developing project cost estimates, managing contracts, and ensuring safe and efficient engineering, procurement, and construction of projects.