Design Engineer - USA Powerlines - 100% REMOTE
About Our Client
The employer is a forward-thinking innovator dedicated to advancing technology in the power transmission industry. With a focus on cutting-edge solutions, they drive progress by developing high-performance systems that optimize energy distribution.Committed to quality and efficiency, they works at the forefront of engineering advancements, specializing in composite insulated systems for overhead power lines. They have around 20 US employees and a much larger business globally.
Job Description
Reporting into the Director of Engineering and part of a wider team, the Design Engineer role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape the future of energy transmission by integrating innovative solutions into both new and existing overhead transmission lines.As a key contributor, you will conceive, design, and optimize transmission lines, utilizing advanced composite line posts, braced line posts, and insulated cross-arms. Your work will focus on delivering cost-effective, technically competitive solutions that drive industry standards forward.
Main duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Integrate cutting-edge technology into compact new-build and refurbishment transmission line projects, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.
- Lead the design and optimization of transmission lines, including insulation coordination, support head geometry, structure spotting, load-strength coordination, span optimization, and more.
- Create comprehensive design solution packages, complete with drawings and detailed reports.
- Engage in research and development efforts to continuously improve transmission line designs with composite insulation.
- Strategically identify and capture business opportunities, ensuring that advanced product solutions are integrated into grid projects.
- Stay current with technical standards and codes, incorporating the latest best practices into your work.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance transmission line projects.
Submit your resume today using the link provided and you will be contacted within 72 hours, should we be moving forward with your application.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in PLS CADD and PLS POLE transmission line engineering in North America.
- Expertise in designing compact transmission lines with insulated cross-arms.
- Proven success in optimizing transmission line designs and conducting cost evaluation studies.
- Strong knowledge of technical standards and codes for transmission line projects, from planning through execution.
- Demonstrated experience in developing innovative solutions for compact transmission lines.
- $ 175,000 to $ 180,000 base salary
- Performance related annual bonus scheme
- Competitive US benefits
- 100% REMOTE/ WORK FROM HOME opportunity