Senior Transmission Lines Engineer , Tanzania
SMEC is currently seeking a Senior Transmission Lines Engineerto join the team within its Africa Division. The Senior Transmission Lines Engineer will be responsible for substation feasibility level and detailed design and all associated works as well as documentation required for project design and study (tender documents and reports).
Key Responsibilities:
- Carryout route planning and selection, foundation and design of supporting structures for cables and draws sketch showing their location
- Produce structural design or foundation design for transmission line installations
- Use PLS-CADD to perform design of high voltage transmission lines, including both electrical and physical aspects of above ground and underground installations
- Oversee construction, testing, commissioning, and start-up of completed projects
- Coordinate aerial, topographical, and other surveys required to obtain pertinent data for planning lines
- Produce engineering documents, construction specification and construction procedures for electrical transmission lines projects
- Produce detailed specifications for major line equipment and hardware as well as functional specifications for the overall systems.
- Carryout detailed engineering calculations to draw up construction specifications, such as cable sag, pole strength, and necessary grounding
- Prepare Tender Documentation for substation projects, including all technical schedules
- Manage the tendering process including tender supervision and tender evaluation
- Prepare any other assigned reports, studies or analysis for project
- Construction supervision and monitoring to include the preparation of all relevant reports
- Prepare any other assigned reports, studies or analysis for project
Desired Skills & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil or Electrical Engineering; a masters in any of these fields will be an added advantage
- A minimum 10 years experience in a related field at least 3 years of which must include high voltage transmission line design engineering
- Experience in using PLS-CADD, TL-CADD, PLS Pole, Tower, Sag 10, Caisson and other related design programs for high voltage design, along with foundation or tower structural design and tower spotting experience will be an added advantage
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of hig voltange transmission line facilities, components and their functions
- Knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project
Knowledge of engineering standards relevant for lines equipment including IEC, IEEE and ANSI
Company Description
About SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects. SMEC has over 5,000 employees and a strong global presence with more than 70 offices throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America and South America.
SMEC is consistently ranked among the world’s top engineering design firms and continues to win industry awards. In December 2011, at Consult Australia’s annual Awards for Excellence, SMEC won a record four gold awards in diverse categories: Transport, Water, Urban Development and Geotechnics.
SMEC’s services range from pre-feasibility studies to detailed design and construction supervision to a broad range of sectors, including: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; and Government and Advisory Services.
SMEC is seeking people who excel in a diverse working environment. People who are passionate and collaborative, people who are great communicators and are driven to deliver exceptional service. SMEC is proud of its diverse workforce and truly believes that its people are its most important asset. SMEC’s people and their skills, knowledge and experience are the core of SMEC’s business and a key driver of the Company’s success.
For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects. SMEC has over 5,000 employees and a strong global presence with more than 70 offices throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America and South America.
SMEC is consistently ranked among the world’s top engineering design firms and continues to win industry awards. In December 2011, at Consult Australia’s annual Awards for Excellence, SMEC won a record four gold awards in diverse categories: Transport, Water, Urban Development and Geotechnics.
SMEC’s services range from pre-feasibility studies to detailed design and construction supervision to a broad range of sectors, including: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; and Government and Advisory Services.
SMEC is seeking people who excel in a diverse working environment. People who are passionate and collaborative, people who are great communicators and are driven to deliver exceptional service. SMEC is proud of its diverse workforce and truly believes that its people are its most important asset. SMEC’s people and their skills, knowledge and experience are the core of SMEC’s business and a key driver of the Company’s success.
For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com
Senior Transmission Lines Engineer , Tanzania
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