Ewi are currently work with a Renewables Developer looking for several Lead Transmission Line Engineers.
 
Salary: $100k - $130k base salary
Location: MA / CT / NH
 
The Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning and design of the underground transmission system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position assists with engineering input on maintenance and operation initiatives as well as the evaluation of system failures and the appropriate resolutions, to provide support during unplanned outages. The Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the transmission system is designed to internal and industry standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced, and environmentally sound electric service. This position requires strong communication with other internal (e.g., asset management, project management, siting, real estate, substation engineering, etc.) and external (e.g., engineering vendors, cable manufacturers, civil contractors) project stake holders in the development and construction of the alignments and transmission system. This is a leadership role, so the Lead Engineer is also responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, educating, and directing the work performed by other direct report Engineers.
 
Essential Functions:
Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews. Assigns, prioritizes, and directs work performed by at least 4 FTE Engineers.
Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system, which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
Responsible for the development, justification, and approval of the underground transmission line design activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects.
Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications, and replacements to the transmission system, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time.
Responsible for the development and deliverables of engineering at each design phase.
Coordinates schedules and deliverables with the project teams.
Manages contractors onboarded by the department to perform external engineering functions.
Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines, and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
Accountable for root-cause analysis, development, and implementation of corrective actions.
Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation, and maintenance.
Assumes the role of the Manager as required.
 
Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., AEIC, ICEA, CIGRE, IEEE) is preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
 
Education:
Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology.
 
Experience:
8-10 years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of underground transmission.
Experience in an electrical utility industry preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
 
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
 
If you are not interested refer a friend or colleague -  ewi are offering a USD$1000 referral bonus for all referrals that are successfully hired. Ask for more details.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP AND HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.