Sr. Structural Overhead Trans. Line Engineer (105046)

Chicago, IL 60632

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Structural Engineering Job Number: 39847856 Compensation: $160000-170000 / year

Job Description

Title: Sr. Structural Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dential, vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PTO

Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards: 
  • Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.  
  • Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards.   
  • Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.   
 
Quality / Continuous Improvement: 
  • Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program.  
  • Establishes related processes, and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality.  
  • Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.  
  • Engineering Production: 
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects.  
  • Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.  
  • Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.   
  • Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.  Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. 
  • Develops and applies advanced engineering solutions to complex problems. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments.  
 
Project Coordination: 
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on complex projects.  
  • Typically responsible for defining project schedules for single discipline or may have responsibility for multiple disciplines.
 
Client Focus: 
  • Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects.   
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on moderately complex projects. 
  • Focuses on client's current needs and situations.   
  • May offer other services to the client.     
  • Typically provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
 
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: 
  • Serves as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area.   
  • Typically supports multiple projects on the very complex technical challenges.   
  • Actively advances knowledge management of the enterprise and provides mentoring.  
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong Experience in 69kV to 500kV overhead transmission line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line system based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.) preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
  • Previous client interaction experience with solid relationship-building abilities in pursuit of business opportunities.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Jessica Les
Technical Recruiter

Jessica Les is a distinguished Principal Recruiter and dedicated Team Lead specializing in the Utilities Division at Sterling. With an impressive 6-year tenure at Sterling, Jessica’s passion for making a difference in individuals' careers and her dynamic approach to the recruitment landscape set her apart as a prominent figure in talent acquisition.

In her role as a Principal Recruiter and Team Lead, Jessica brings a wealth of expertise to the Utilities Division. Her deep understanding of the industry's intricacies enables her to skillfully match candidates with roles that align with their experiences and aspirations. As a Team Lead, Jessica guides and inspires her team to excel, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Jessica’s greatest joy in recruiting is the ability to impact someone's career journey positively. She thrives on the diversity of her work, embracing each day as an opportunity to tackle new challenges and gain fresh experiences. Her unwavering commitment to learning is evident in her proactive approach to staying updated about the utility industry, whether delving into the intricacies of a new role or staying abreast of the latest projects companies are undertaking.

Her advice to job seekers is grounded in thorough preparation, emphasizing the importance of research. Jessica encourages candidates to familiarize themselves with the company and the role they're applying for and assess how their own experiences align with the position. Most importantly, she underscores the value of authenticity, urging candidates to be themselves during interviews as it fosters genuine connections.

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