Associate Transmission Line Design Engineer
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
About The AES Corporation
AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the engineering and design of new and existing transmission lines. You will prepare specifications, evaluate proposals, develop routing and support-system designs, perform calculations, assist with construction management, coordinate suppliers and contractors, support storm restoration, and maintain design standards and project documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering
- Ability to communicate technical knowledge with engineers and non-technical coworkers
- Ability to exchange information with project management, system operations, planning, accounting, testing, and support areas
- Ability to present facts based on knowledge or research and complete assignments
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering assignments using planning and organizational skills
- Perform engineering calculations for transmission line support systems
- Assist with planning, design, and construction management of transmission line projects
- Assist with root cause failure analysis
- Maintain transmission design standards and information systems
- Support storm teams and system operations to restore service
- Procure transmission line structures and equipment with suppliers
- Coordinate with planning, contractors, maintenance groups, and technical groups
- Provide field construction support
- Assist with project closeout and property classification