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Job Title: Transmission Line Principal Engineer
Location: Juno Beach, FL (Remote)
Duration: 12+ months contract with potential extends or Convert

Job Description:
This position is responsible for the management of design for assigned
transmission generation tie lines for Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage, and for stand-alone
transmission line projects.

Responsibilities:
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer works in the Engineering & Construction (E&C)
Group and is responsible for managing the design of transmission line projects from
conception (Early Stage) through construction and commissioning (Execution). Does not self-perform design. Line design is performed by
engineering consultants under the direction of the Transmission Line Principal Engineer.
This role is limited to the transmission line. Others manage substation design, power
systems analysis, protection and control, etc.
• In the conceptual phase, the Transmission Line Principal Engineer works with the Early
Stage Project Manager to define and influence the project requirements and scope with the
Development Group. Projects can begin as FERC 1000 competitive transmission project
proposals, or as greenfield projects for NEER affiliates.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must secure engineering consulting resources
from a list of approved suppliers by developing a scope of work, securing bids, evaluating,
and awarding work through NEER’s Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Group.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer must coordinate with other project stakeholders
to develop and secure a route, support the engineering data, and permits necessary to
design and build the line, including geotechnical and lidar data. Activities include
competitively sourcing, selecting and contracting geotechnical, survey, engineering, and
construction services, and supporting the E&C Cost Estimating Team with scope
assumptions.
• The Transmission Line Principal Engineer is responsible for coordinating the engineering
deliverables in support of competitive proposals, as well as design and construction of
projects. Deliverables include Issued for Bid, Issued for Procurement, Issued for
Construction, and As-built drawings, design criteria, and contributions to proposal
documents (RFP).
• The position requires coordination with other groups to ensure the projects are successful.
Generally responsible for representing E&C’s internal and external interests on assigned
projects, including presentations/briefing on current progress, issues, and risk mitigation in
meetings with various levels of management.

Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in the development, design, engineering, and
construction of High Voltage Transmission line projects.
• The ideal candidate must have a strong knowledge of transmission design, excellent
communication and project management skills, a bias for action, proven analytical and
problem-solving skills, and an ability to provide value engineering and ensure design
quality.
• The position requires technical competence such as the ability to understand one line and
three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles and other common
deliverables.
• Travel required within North America.

Skills:
• Project Engineering and/or Project Management experience with a strong bias for action.
PMP and/or P.E. in related discipline is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard industry tools such as PLSCADD, Microsoft products, Auto-CAD,
Primavera and other software is strongly desired.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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