Transmission Line Designer

GFT is seeking a Transmission Line Designer to join our Power Business Group.  

Under general supervision, performs transmission line engineering project designs for a wide variety of project types including utility, industrial, renewable, and developer clients. Performs assignments of limited scope which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design engineering tasks.  Assignments may involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring job knowledge and abilities beyond entry level.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Model, analysis, and design transmission line segments using PLS-CADD software.
• Performs structural analysis of transmission line structures.
• Performs structural and electrical calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the design of equipment, components, structures, or systems.
• Conducts feasibility studies, routing studies, and EMF calculations to support project planning.
• Prepares studies, reports and comprehensive construction packages, including structure details, material lists, staking tables, plan and profiles, and stringing charts.
• Gathers and records information for the preparation of technical specifications.
• Evaluates vendor submissions to assure compliance with specifications.
• Prepares first draft of technical reports or sections of larger reports.
• Reviews design drawings within defined limits.
• Performs investigations & measurements and collects field data.
• Performs 3-D modeling of transmission lines and structures.
• Coordinates design and reviews specification with other groups within GFT to complete projects

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.