Transmission Line Engineering Manager

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Why Ampirical?

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Salary Range

: $150,000 - $180,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

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Profit-Sharing Bonus

: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)

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Day-One Benefits

: Medical, Dental, Vision

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401(k)

with 4% match and immediate vesting

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PTO : Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays

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Flexible Work Schedule

: Every other Friday off

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Career Development

: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

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Perks

: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Job Summary

The Senior Transmission Line Engineering Manager is responsible for the design of the electric transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution lines. Our Engineers are responsible for regular ongoing interface with the client at their offices, and occasionally in the field at walk-downs and site visits. In a more senior role, individuals are responsible for the mentoring of junior Design Engineers.

Who You Are

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university - Civil or Electrical Engineering Degree strongly preferred

- Civil or Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) License (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

- 10+ years transmission and/or distribution line design experience

- Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, MFAD, and MS Excel

- Ability to prioritize work, manage tasks for multiple projects under budget and time constraints

- High level of personal initiative and the ability to interact with personnel, clients, and contractors

- Strong problem solving and analytical skills and must be proficient on the computer

- Passionate and curious about all aspects of technology

- Possess intellectual inquisitiveness and demonstrate strong judgement in the face of ambiguity

- Strong imagination and ability to bridge creative and technical conversations

Preferred (not Required) Skills & Experience

- Experience with PLS-TOWER

- Familiar with CPUC GO-95 & 131-D

- Familiar with industry codes and standards and have experience as the technical lead on projects

- Master’s in Structural Engineering

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Performing and overseeing the following daily responsibilities:

- Design conceptual routes, layouts, preliminary and detailed designs and specifications for high voltage transmission lines and/or distribution lines

- Plan and profile sheets, staking sheets, bills of materials (BOM), and stringing charts

- Design criteria

- Pole loading drawings, framing drawings, and construction drawings

- Terrain models

- Structure loading calculations

- As-built revisions

- Provide construction support.

- Review and provide Quality Assurance (QA) for project engineering deliverables developed internally or by third parties.

- Attend project site visits/walk downs.

- Interface regularly with clients at their offices or in the field.

- Support client’s project engineers as directed.

- Travel may be required depending on the project.

- Independently plan work to meet assigned general objectives.

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