Senior Transmission Engineer focus on Renewable Energy Projects (Wind, Solar & BESS)

PDT - TL2 / Power Delivery Transmission and Distribution

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Mesa seeks a Senior Transmission Engineer focusing on renewable energy projects who will work with other engineering team members to deliver projects of varying complexity and size for our renewable Transmission Line clients. The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Work will be fast-paced with aggressive project schedules.
• Ability to develop transmission line design standards or custom designs supporting renewable energy clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading or collaborating with the Design Team to ensure assigned tasks are completed on time under aggressive project schedules.
• Applying advanced engineering principles to produce accurate and precise calculations and design deliverables.
• Knowledgeable of transmission and distribution materials associated with basic, intermediate, and complex project designs.
• Ability to develop transmission line design standards or custom designs supporting renewable energy clients.
• Utilizing design software to create designs that are compliant with all codes and client standards.
• Performs material selection and takeoffs for basic, intermediate, and complex project designs.
• Review and understand project specifications, requirements, and standards.
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure design intent is transferred to the design drawings.
• Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed.
• Provide quality workmanship for all projects and work performed.
• Promotes and supports a safety culture within group and demonstrates safe work practices into designs.
• May provide technical oversight on basic and intermediate project tasks.
• Mentors and coaches Engineers and Engineering Associates as needed.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Performing engineering calculations for basic, intermediate, and complex designs and transmission line standards.
• Quality of work assignments.
• Meeting deadlines set by the Project Manager and/or Project Lead.
• Follows up on construction issues in support of the engineering team to resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
• Performs work within the scope of a project - meeting timelines and cost projections and reports discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Checking or reviewing basic and intermediate designs with a high attention to detail.

AUTHORITY

• Make engineering recommendations to higher-level Engineers and Group Leads for review.
• Supports projects, when required, to ensure schedules, work scopes, and budgets meet the clients’ and Mesa’s expectations.
• Identify quality or technical performance issues.
• Provide suggestions to improve performance.
• Identify Safety related issues.
• Make decisions on discrepancies found during the check and reviewing process.
• Create transmission line standards or custom designs in support of renewable energy projects.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to transmission systems.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations needed to support basic, intermediate, and complex designs and transmission line standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in engineering and design work.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and other drafting software.
• Great interpersonal skills and aptitude for developing a working relationship with the entire design team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa Safety requirements.
• Ability to identify quality issues and comply with Mesa’s quality requirements.
• Ability to coach and mentor Engineers and Engineering Associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible transmission experience required.
• Experience with renewable energy projects is required.
• Professional Engineer license required with the ability to obtain multi-state licensure.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
• Traveling, as required, to ensure all project requirements and deliverables are

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment. Position may require extended hours with occasional local and out-of-town

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