Team Lead - Transmission Engineering

About the Position

As a Team Lead in the Transmission group, you will be responsible for managing teams of various sizes comprised of engineers, drafters, designers, and/or technicians. A Team Lead’s primary responsibility will be the accurate, timely, and quality completion of transmission engineering scopes assigned to the team. The Team Lead will assist in the development of the departments Standard Best Practices (SBPs) and enforcing / implementing them where pertinent. Team Leads will be a mentor and coach to employees on their team and help them continually develop as professionals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees project planning, scheduling, and coordination, for small to large scale projects assigned to the team
• Assigns work to and coordinates work with engineers, designers, or administrative staff
• Provides technical assistance and training for junior engineers
• Performs and manages the detailed design of overhead transmission lines and distribution lines
• Reviews the work of other engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy
• Manages and supports team member development and growth through individualized development plans.
• Produces and reviews full design packages including plan and profile drawings, pole assembly details, pole grounding/guying details, steel framing details, structure loading diagrams or structure design and fabrication details, foundation design and construction details, and supporting calculation packages
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Supports business development, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed
• Assists with client contacts and communications pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Develops and maintain outstanding company-client relationships
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attends safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: BSCE or BSCET from an accredited institution, civil/structural or mechanical option preferred
• Experience: 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience
• Licensure: FE or PE required
• Expert with PLS-CADD with knowledge in optimum spotter and finite spotter a plus
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
• Strong understanding of structural analysis; including steel, wood, and concrete design

Working Conditions

Work Environment: Work is performed in either the home or corporate office setting. Some field work is also required

Travel: Typical: 5 – 15%

Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Managerial Responsibility: The Team Lead is responsible for managing their own work and schedule and the work and schedule of their team with input from supervisor. The Team Lead will mentor, coach, and develop their Team Members toward fulfilling their individual career aspirations.