Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Lead Engineer - Transmission Lines position in our Client's office in Augusta, ME. This position will have a hybrid schedule.

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.

The Lead Engineer will support capital projects associated with Transmission Lines.

A successful candidate will be self- motivated with the willingness to learn, train, and continue building their knowledge through classes in the electrical industry. The candidate will be trustworthy and punctual have a positive attitude, flexibility, and possess leadership skills.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Responsibilities

• Conductor Selection

• Structure recommendations

• Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies

• Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details

• LiDAR and aerial photo data

• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement

• Detailed estimate and probability modeling

• Other studies as required to complete the projects

• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects

• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with Client TM standards and NESC/other standards

• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:

• Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues

• Determine required structure designs based on design constraints

• Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings