ABOUT AVANTUS
Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation’s largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy – day and night.
Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The HV Transmission Engineer is responsible for developing design standards for and technical leadership and technical expertise for complex electrical transmission designs projects for high-voltage Overhead and Underground Projects. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Design & Cost Engineering
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Defining design requirements to support transmission line design and construction on projects from 34.5kV overhead MV to 500kV.
- Manage and coordination of sub-consultants to support utility crossings for transmission lines.
- New transmission line routing and siting for prospective and pipeline projects.
- Review and engineering submittals from consultants and EORs
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or Advanced Degree in Engineering
- 5-10 years of experience in transmission line engineering experience in electrical utility industry.
- Extensive experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-CAISSON, PLS-POLE, PLS-SAPS
- Extensive experience in design codes and standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ASCE & ACI.
- Experienced in coordination between substation engineering, Land, Permitting, real estate, and EPC teams.
- Strong Project Management skillset and experience
- Self-starter who can work on multiple projects with various deadlines across the development pipeline.
- Strong ability to communicate with internal Development team and electric utilities.
- General Order 95 experience
NICE TO HAVES
- Utility crossing design experience
#LI-RemoteAvantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.The typical US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below (plus bonus and benefits). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus and benefits.Pay Range$101,644—$130,313 USD
