Electrical Transmission Lines Engineer
Why join us?
We are hiring! We are looking for an Electrical Transmission Lines Engineer to join our team. This position location is in Binghamton, NY, but we are open to Hybrid and Remote work schedule within the US.
The Transmission Line Engineer reports to our Manager, Business Operations OE. It is responsible for various electrical engineering studies, design, and engineering packages. You will be part of a team that works on designing, developing, and delivering engineering including system planning and studies, procurement and construction solutions for high voltage power transmission line and substation projects.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Prepares or verifies and approve engineering design for HV (115 kV and above) and/or MV electric power substations, for both green and brown field projects.
- Revises and approves engineering calculations and studies.
- Prepares design basis memorandum, engineering notes, project scope/requirements and specifications for procurement and installation for equipment and works.
- Verifies and validate equipment selection, bill of material, project constructability, construction sequence and outage plan.
- Ensures conformity and completeness of electrical engineering packages to be issued for construction against project requirements and specifications.
- Provides engineering support during construction, respond to requests for information, solve site queries, and attend site meetings or inspections.
- Follows and complies with Quality Management System and standard operating procedures.
- Works autonomously without direct supervision, in a multi-disciplinary stakeholders’ environment.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience with proven track records in substation design, preferably for electric utilities.
- P.E. licensed (or eligible for registration) preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of North American standards and industry practices required.
- Experience with GIS design and electric utilities preferred.
- Use of ASPEN or good understanding of protection and control systems is an asset.
- Design of underground power cables is an asset.
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skills required.
What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits:
- Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
- Competitive salary
- Motivational financial package & flexible benefits
- Group Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities
You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure, and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. http://www.snclavalin.com.
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