Transmission Line Designer

Position SummaryActalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.The position falls within the transmission department of the organization. The designer will perform drafting to construction drawings for transmission line projects with the guidance and assistance of higher level designers.Primary Duties and Responsibilities+ Update plan and profile sheets and TGIS when transmission lines have been updated in the field+ Use Microstation and ArcGIS on a daily basis to achieve the best work product+ Help Transmission Line Engineers prepare sheet sets for new lines+ Draft and detail drawings for medium to high-voltage electrical transmission lines with assistance of higher level graphics technicians+ Draft and detail transmission drawings with guidance of higher level graphics technicians such as transmission line plan and profiles, transmission structure analysis and detailed design, transmission structure foundations, and transmission structure anchor details+ Perform a variety of routine assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches+ Produce complete plans from verbal or written description from designers+ Apply basic formulas, principles and practicesEducation and Experience Requirements+ Five to eight years of experience drafting physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, and section views+ Five to eight years of drafting experience using Microstation, AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, or PLS-POLE+ Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or equivalent experience and/or educationRequisite Abilities and Skills+ Basic understanding of conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods+ Basic understanding computer graphics and automated drawing methods+ Strong written and verbal communication+ Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary+ Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership rolesAbout ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.