Job Location : Lexington,KY, USA
We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!
Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.
Our Transportation team is looking for a Utility Engineer to provide Electric Utility design and coordination to the Transportation Market. The location of this position could be Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana or Florida.
Responsibilities:
* Distribution / Transmission Engineering: Responsible for Distribution / Transmission line engineering, including detailed design for high voltage line projects up to 161kV. Duties may include preparing, providing guidance or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric distribution / transmission projects, including: line routing, structure selection and design, plan & profile drawings, hardware and conductor selection, equipment and construction specifications, and all associated calculations.
* Utility Relocation Engineering: Involved in relocation plans' design for highway construction projects including those funded by State DOTs.
* Other Electrical Design: Substation Design, Studies (Arc Flash, System, Capacitor, Grounding, etc.), Design support for electrical power supply elements in Street Lighting and Traffic Signal designs.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Detailed knowledge of the following is required:
* NESC code requirements
* Power utilization equipment including: switchgear, protective relays, breakers, transformers, motors and generators
* Familiarized with DOT Plans production and procedures.
* Computer-Aided Drafting experience (MicroStation and/or Open Roads experience a plus).
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or other related degree from an accredited four year college or university.
* 5-10 Years of experience in High Voltage Overhead and Underground Electrical Utility Distribution (13kV to 46kV), Transmission (69kv to 161kv) Line Design.
* Registered Professional Engineer, or ability to become registered within 12 months. Willingness to acquire licenses in other states.
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Experience in the utility industry
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