Senior Engineer - Transmission

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Transmission Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and supporting transmission infrastructure that powers utility-scale wind and solar energy projects. A typical day involves evaluating transmission line designs, identifying value engineering opportunities, supporting estimating and procurement efforts, and reviewing engineering deliverables to ensure projects are cost-effective, constructible, and technically sound. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, estimating, supply chain, and project teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship to a multidisciplinary group of electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers. This role offers the opportunity to influence projects from the proposal stage through execution while helping deliver innovative and reliable energy solutions.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Follows and maintains local regulatory requirements and utilizes prudent engineering practice to develop and substantiate multiple conceptual and 10% transmission line designs that are safe, reliable, and economical based with minimal information and in an expeditious manner.
• Develops bill of materials, reviews Owner provided RFP documentation/specifications, performs takeoffs, and identifies engineering risks/opportunities.
• Collaborates across company departments, with outside vendors, suppliers, and technical firms to explore innovative ideas, methods, materials, software, and technologies that promote safety, quality, save cost, increase efficiency, and provide strategic benefits.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited college required.
• At least 5 years of design experience in a related energy or construction industry, including design and construction experience of electrical transmission lines.
• In depth transmission line design experience ranging from 69kV to 500kV and experience in PLS-CADD modeling and other related programs for transmission line design required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required for the ability to travel for procurement and project-based purposes. Position is estimated to require travel up to 20%.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Professional Engineering License with an emphasis on Electrical Engineering.
• Surveying and renewables-focused experience are a plus.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. 

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.