Transmission Line Designer

**What You Will Do:** --------------------- **GFT** is seeking a **Transmission Line Designer** to join our Power Business Group. If you are in the **Charlotte, NC, Roanoke, VA, Marlton, NJ, Pittsburgh, PA, St. Louis, MO, Chicago, IL or Phoenix, AZ area, it would be hybrid position.**However, it could be **fully remote** for other areas and for the right person. Joining the power team at GFT means engaging in cutting\-edge projects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. Our team excels in providing solutions for power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy, utilizing advanced technologies and creative problem\-solving to meet today’s diverse energy needs. Be part of a dynamic group dedicated to enhancing system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency while shaping the energy landscape for a resilient and sustainable future. Discover some of our signature power and energy projects here. **What you’ll be challenged to do:** Under general supervision, performs transmission line engineering project designs for a wide variety of project types including utility, industrial, renewable, and developer clients. Performs assignments of limited scope which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design engineering tasks. Assignments may involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring job knowledge and abilities beyond entry level. **In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:*** Model, analysis, and design transmission line segments using PLS\-CADD software. * Performs structural analysis of transmission line structures. * Performs structural and electrical calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the design of equipment, components, structures, or systems. * Conducts feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning. * Prepares studies, reports and comprehensive construction packages, including structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts. * Gathers and records information for the preparation of technical specifications. * Evaluates vendor submissions to assure compliance with specifications. * Prepares first draft of technical reports or sections of larger reports. * Reviews design drawings within defined limits. * Performs investigations \& measurements and collects field data. * Performs 3\-D modeling of transmission lines and structures. * Coordinates design and reviews specification with other groups within GFT to complete projects **Education \| Experience:** ---------------------------- **What you will bring to our firm:*** BS in Engineering. Civil Engineer or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other engineering fields (Electrical, Industrial, etc. considered) * 1 to 3 years of applicable experience * Familiar with AutoCAD * Proficient knowledge of Design Software (PLS, FAD tools) * Proficiency with MS Of