Senior Transmission Project Development Engineer

Russell Tobin is seeking a Senior Transmission Project Development Engineer for one of the nation's largest electric utilities' innovation centers. Job Title: Sr. Transmission Project Development Engineer Location: Remote Job Type: Contract Length: 12-Months Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Pacific Time Pay Rate: $75.00 - $84.53 per hour Overview: Become a Senior Engineer in Transmission & Substation Project Development within Transmission & Substation Engineering at Company and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be part of the Transmission Project Development team within System Planning & Engineering (SPE) responsible for technical/engineering efforts in support of transmission utility projects, such as pre-scoping activities, while looking for synergies and opportunities for project cross-cutting to maximize value. Coordinating and performing technical analyses for both transmission level projects, you'll drive multiple aspects during licensing and construction to streamline and optimize Company resources. Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate, and support various stakeholders from Company's Engineering, Project Management, Grid Contracts, Environmental, and Land Management groups to develop major projects and their associated scope and cost. Perform pre-scoping activities for reliability projects, such as defining project viability and alternatives and preparing project summaries. Support preparation of core team-licensing documentation and coordination through the project initiation process. Perform assignments acting independently and lead intradepartmental technical teams. Provide recommendations and implement action plans to improve Transmission models based on industry guidance and recommendations. Demonstrate Company's values and guiding behaviors as it pertains to safety, integrity, excellence, respect, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Other tasks may include (but are not limited to) the following: Identifies, develops, tests, and implements grid innovation and high-tech solutions, develops and implements system and asset strategies through grid planning, design, and risk analysis to achieve company strategy and directs business and operating plans. Performs engineering functions that initiates work plans, sets standards, work methods, and prioritization for operations, production, construction, inspection and maintenance organizations. Plans, designs modifies scope, estimates cost, and sponsors the execution of structures, facilities, systems and components. Performs analyses, designs solutions, develops construction documents, estimates time and cost and oversees construction and maintenance of additions or modifications to existing structures, facilities, systems and components. Analyzes, develops solutions to engineering problems related to equipment and systems or the causes of component or system failures. Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides advice on issues within the engineering field. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Seven or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments. Possess a valid Class C Driver's License. Preferences: Engineering experience with utility transmission and/or distribution planning processes. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience developing and delivering technical presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience supporting the development of testimony for regulatory proceedings and environmental licensing. Familiarity with industry committees, subcommittees, working groups, and task forces as it pertains to Transmission and Distribution planning. Experience using Client PSLF and/or PowerWorld simulation software. Engineering experience related to modeling and performing power system analyses on transmission systems (i.e., typically 220 kV and 500 kV). Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to ... for immediate consideration.