Transmission Lines Engineer

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At Jacobs, our Power Solutions team is geared towards providing a more integrated approach offering end-to-end service to support our clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation and storage solutions space. We are helping our clients meet the challenges faced in countries and cities across the globe, providing innovative solutions from replacing conventional thermal power plants with renewable energy to developing demand side management strategies.

We are looking for a
Transmission Lines Engineer
to undertake technical and non-technical activities in the planning, design and construction of overhead Transmission Lines and will support project delivery and business growth in the service area.

Responsibilities include

• Managing Transmission Line project deliverables, scope and schedule within a multi-discipline design project
• Leading preparation of proposals (bids) for design work, providing estimates for Transmission Line project components and coordinating inputs from other disciplines.
• Prepare conceptual designs for Transmission Line works including relevant supporting design reports, prepare detailed design drawings, reports, specifications, bills of materials and other documentation for Transmission Line works, inject constructability considerations to positively influence design outcomes, review contractor design documentation and project implementation schedules and procedures and prepare and review capital cost estimates.
• Delivering technically compliant design solutions for overhead line engineering.
• Handling input from aerial/ ground-based survey by importing this successfully into PLS-CADD.
• Preparing quality PLS-CADD line model of complex line design of LV to HV comprising of structural M4 models.
• Carrying out all checks associated with clearances in PLS-CADD and produce deliverables for projects required for line design.
• Carrying out independently design of towers, poles and substation gantries using PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE and/ or SpaceGass or StaadPro.
• Carrying out independently footing design using LPILE, GROUP or any other software recognised by industry standards.
• Estimating the load for overhead structures using relevant international or local standards/ codes of practice.
• Understanding technical risks and challenges around stringing and maintenance including constructability, maintainability and operability risks and address these in the designs
• Manage time and cost assigned on individual tasks associated with project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong internal team relationships – act as a trusted resource to peers and cross-sector teams within Jacobs Power and Energy business unit.
• Assist the team leaders/ section leader to actively contribute in technical papers/ presentations and business development initiatives.
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments in engineering tools and software to drive effectiveness and avoid re-work/ re-inventing the wheel.
• Facilitate/ support the technical development of more junior such as graduate engineers and any other resources including offshore (Global Integrated Delivery Team) resources to meet project delivery requirements.

Here's what you'll need

• Tertiary Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and at least 10 years' experience in overhead transmission line engineering.
• Advanced user of PLS CADD, TOWER and POLE (or at a minimum has a strong understanding of the PLS software packages).
• Strong communication with ability to convey this verbally and in written reports.
• Ability to assist in development of engineering service proposals and fee estimates
• Has a sound understanding of technical fundamentals in the relevant Transmission Lines discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural) and can solve engineering problems from first principles for overhead lines up to EHV level (230kV and above).
• Has an in-depth understanding of Transmission Line standards including ASCE, BS EN, IEC or any local standards.

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From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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