Position Summary
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.
The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to transmission line design such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
Design new transmission facilities with voltages ranging from 12 kV and 765 kV
Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design project.
Conduct contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with AEP policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors to secure project permit
Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives
Function as a project lead for transmission projects
Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete transmission projects
Provide training and guidance to lower level employees
Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
Position will require occasional site visits
Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum two years of experience of transmission line engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (ABET)
Master’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
A PE License is required
Requisite Abilities and Skills
Work effectively with both internal and external customers, including Project Management, Substation Design, Distribution, Supply Chain and Right-of-Way
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate adhering to project schedule and budget
Intermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
Possess intermediate understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
Possess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.