Transmission Engineer Senior

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence. 

Transmission Engineer Senior

Position Overview

The Transmission Engineer performs electrical engineering duties for

the T&D Engineering Department of the Grand River Dam Authority as

assigned by the Sr. Manager, T&D Engineering.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Transmission Line Engineering Manager or

designated supervisor.

Supervised Personnel

Normally does not supervise any other positions. May assume specific

temporary supervisory duties for certain project functions and/or

training duties.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited

to:

• Develops, reviews, and directs engineering designs for all sizes
  
  and complexities:

   

  • Generates/interprets PLS-CADD models, plan and profile diagrams,
    
    detail drawings and material lists.

  • Produce estimates, schedules, and execution plans for assigned
    
    projects.

  • Draft scopes of work for engineering and construction
    
    contractors.

  • Develop data sheets and specifications for equipment.

  • Supports the bidding process for engineering and construction
    
    services and recommends award.

  • Select equipment vendors.

• Has project responsibility for technical issues, engineering
  
  information, reporting, and modeling pertaining to design of the
  
  transmission system, including checkout of new facilities, engineering
  
  support to technicians and modifications to improve existing high
  
  voltage lines.

• Subject matter expert in the following tasks:

   

  • Prepares project management documentation including schedules
    
    & estimates.

  • Develops positive communication and productive relationships with
    
    fellow employees, industry contacts and customers.

  • Performs engineering analysis, calculations, design, studies, and
    
    other duties associated with maintaining, constructing, and operating
    
    high voltage transmission line facilities.

  • Creates specifications; prepares bid documents; evaluates bids
    
    received; prepares and presents reports and recommendations as required
    
    for purchase of materials, equipment, services, and miscellaneous items
    
    associated with high voltage transmission lines and other assigned
    
    projects.

  • Coordinates or verifies work of outside contractors and/or
    
    engineering firms concerning transmission line design activities;
    
    monitors work orders, project progress, change orders, and contractor
    
    payments of assigned areas.

• After-hours work may be required under system emergency or storm
  
  conditions.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:

• Functional competency with personal computers; prefer experience
  
  with Excel, Access, and Word.

• Must be capable of methodical analysis of complex technical
  
  problems.

• Must possess and demonstrate excellent writing and composition
  
  skills.

• Familiarity with lockout tag-out procedures.

• Must be comfortable giving verbal presentations before
  
  groups.

• Has a grasp of concepts such as: structural design, foundation
  
  design, grading design, geotechnical engineering analysis, electrical
  
  circuit analysis, statics, thermodynamics & electromagnetic
  
  fields.

Education, Training, Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or civil engineering from an
  
  accredited college or university is required, a power emphasis is
  
  preferred. Additional courses or practical experience in electrical
  
  power transmission line design, systems analysis, computer programming,
  
  and project and facility management are desirable.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a line engineer with
  
  an electric utility, or six (6) years with registration as a
  
  Professional Engineer (PE).

Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.

   

  • If not registered, must have the ability to acquire PE
    
    registration within 2 years of employment.

Physical/Mental Requirements & Working

Conditions:

• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, crawl, work from ladders and
  
  elevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or
  
  working around high voltage equipment.

• Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on an
  
  irregular basis.

• Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention to
  
  visual and auditory detail. Manual dexterity is required for operation
  
  of test equipment, small tools, and the installation, adjustment, and
  
  repair of control devices.

• Work is usually performed in an office environment with outdoor
  
  excursions for design, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment when
  
  necessary.

• Repair work may be performed outdoors and/or indoors in a high
  
  noise/high temperature environment with possible work in confined
  
  spaces. Emergency repair work may be required during inclement weather
  
  and at any time in any season.

Other information:

• Position is located at the Engineering & Technology Center in
  
  Tulsa, OK. Specific work site and substation locations exist throughout
  
  the northeastern quarter of Oklahoma and/or other locations, as
  
  assigned.

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and
  
  qualifications

• Highly competitive benefits package

If you’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you’ll love building your career with us.