Equipment Engineer III -Transmission & Substation Services - Fairmont MonPower Transmission

About the job

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

■    Individuals in this position will work with operating company and corporate personnel to generate and maintain a current list of potential transmission projects. Conduct technical engineering reviews and develop designs of civil aspects related to transmission line infrastructure. ■    Prioritizing projects based on facility performance, outage history, number of customers impacted, etc. ■    Evaluate Mining impacts and karst topography. ■    Evaluate blasting designs for potential transmission asset impacts ■    Support slip and soil erosion mitigation efforts ■    Lead and or support transmission tower foundation inspection and restorations ■    Presenting projects to upper management for consideration, approval and funding. ■    Individuals in this position will also be involved in pre-engineering field review of the facilities, identifying specific project work scope, interact with design engineers and field personnel responsible for project construction ■    Performing periodic quality control field inspections ■    Coordinating and scheduling project meetings with internal and external sources ■    Investigating line operations, causes and identifying remedies to eliminate future operations ■    Interfacing with the North American Transmission Forum (NATF),EPRI, and other external entities as necessary ■    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance ■    Leading discussions with departments inside and outside of the facility in identifying project/process alternatives and solutions ■    Developing and implementing technical process/project improvements and efficiencies with field personnel as necessary ■    Attending and participating in departmental meetings and activities as necessary ■    Reviewing encroachments within our Transmission Rights-of Ways ■    Maintaining a safe workplace for coworkers and the community based upon knowledge of potential hazards and industry regulations/requirements ■    Must possess the ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines ■    The ability to mentor Rotational Engineers and Co-Ops that enter the department

An employee hired at the Engineer IV level will be expected to perform all of the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner.  Further, the Engineer IV level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications at the Engineer III level include:

■    Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Mining Engineering, from an ABET accredited institution is required.  Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, or Mining technical field of study (non-ABET) plus an advanced degree in Civil Engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor’s program. ■    A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate is preferred ■    Mining experience preferred ■    Blasting experience preferred ■    Minimum of 3 (three) years of Engineering experience is required. ■    Knowledge of the electric transmission system, reliability standards and regional transmission organizations is preferred. ■    Knowledge of NESC, NERC, and RF standards and policies of the electric utility industry is preferred. ■    Experience in analyzing complex problems and demonstrating good judgment in decision making is essential ■    Demonstrated ability to manage diverse projects dealing with schedule, cost tracking and budget control ■    Demonstrated experience in accomplishing responsibilities in a timely manner through maximizing organizational resources, financial decision making and employing logical engineering approaches. ■    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with multiple departments in multiple locations. ■    Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform in a professional manner including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels. ■    Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) and AutoCAD required with core understanding of applicable technical products and/or services. ■    Ability to work in both an office and field environment. ■    Willing and able to support travel to various company locations (including overnight travel) as needed.

Qualifications at the Engineer IV include all of the above plus:

■    Minimum of 5 (five) years of Engineering experience is required. ■    Engineer IV will be expected to work at a higher level of responsibility and with greater self-direction.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 104231
• Job Category: Engineer
• Posting Date: 2026-09-24
• Apply Before: 2026-11-30
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Residence Requirements: N/A
• Referral Bonus Eligible: No
• Referral Bonus Amount: 0