Entry level Design Engineer – Transmission (Hybrid)
Entry level Design Engineer – Transmission (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for an Entry level Design Engineer - Transmission for their Vancouver, WA location. This position will provide support to the Transmission Line Engineering organization.This assignment will perform electrical clearance analysis, develop line rating information for transmission lines, develop line design data, and perform other related engineering support activities. The person in this assignment will also gain extensive experience in electrical clearance analysis of transmission lines.
This hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you feel this position aligns with your professional experience, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Entry level Design Engineer - Transmission:
- Perform line electrical clearance analysis in support of transmission line design, line rating, vegetation management, and estimating processes.
- Analyze and interpret the results of the electrical clearance analysis, span analysis, stress/strain, and vegetation management tools for compilation of a report for Line Rating Subject Matter Expert review.
- Research and review engineering design drawings, schematics, specifications, structure/tower lists, one-line and phasing diagrams, and sag instructions/stringing charts, resolve discrepancies, and update documents as directed.
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses involving thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, stress analysis, and AC/DC electrical circuits and use that information to compile reports for Line Rating SME review.
- Process survey data and import it into the relational database.
- Apply coding skills to develop custom analytical tools, model complex systems, and perform engineering analysis, which includes using tools like Power Query for data extraction and transformation.
Requirements/Qualification for Entry level Design Engineer - Transmission:
- A bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college/university in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
- 6 months of civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience in design or analysis is required. College or charitable / voluntary engineering projects may be claimed as part of the 6 months of engineering design or analysis experience.
- Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree will be requested after graduation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process.
Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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Job ID: 14107