Principal Engineer
At a glance
Senior Engineering Leadership role at LaBella Associates. Pittsfield · full-time · $125,000–$165,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead transmission-line design across capital projects, from conductor choices and structure layouts to grounding and insulation studies
- Review and develop line drawings in PLSCAD, checking them against AVANGRID TM, NESC and other applicable standards
- Set routing and rebuild strategies using congestion, permitting conditions, right-of-way needs and local constraints
- Use plans, profiles, cross sections, LiDAR, aerial imagery and environmental data to shape line placement
- Prepare project estimates and probability models, plus other studies needed to complete the work
What you bring
- At least ten years of engineering work in the relevant functional area
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
- A professional engineer license is required
Who this fits
This senior engineering role suits someone ready to lead transmission-line design and routing decisions across capital projects. The position is based at the client’s Pittsfield, Massachusetts office. The stated annual salary range is $125,000 to $165,000.
From the employer
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for consideration to fill an open Principal Engineer - Transmission Lines position in our Program Management Services Division. This position will be located at our Client’s Pittsfield, MA office.
The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.
Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Responsibilities
- Conductor Selection
- Structure recommendations
- Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
- Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
- LiDAR and aerial photo data
- Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
- Detailed estimate and probability modeling
- Other studies as required to complete the projects
- Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
- Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with AVANGRID TM standards and NESC/other standards
- Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:
- Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
- Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
- Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings
Requirements
- 10 years or more of engineering experience in the functional area
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
- PE required
Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Leadership Development Program
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Team Building Events
- Community Service Events
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