Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer

1 day ago

Chicago IL United States Kiewit Full time

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Requisition ID: 170759

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on continuous improvement and always delivering on our commitments to our clients and ourselves.

Location

This position is based out of our office in Chicago, IL. Relocation assistance is available to well-qualified candidates.

Responsibilities
  1. Lead a collaborative team to understand client needs, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
  2. Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
  3. Create and review computer models of overhead electric transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS TOWER.
  4. Assemble and review drawings, specifications, and design criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware.
  5. Develop and review comprehensive construction packages for internal construction crews and client contractors.
  6. Provide design oversight and quality reviews for complex drawing packages ensuring client and code requirements are met for the project.
  7. Drive a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement.
  8. Advise team on interpretation and/or proper application of codes and standards.
  9. Responsible for project contract compliance, quantities, and technical deliverable accuracy.
  10. Present to management, analyze PLS-CADD reports, formulate design aids, and draft reports using Microsoft 365.
  11. Communicate resource needs and ensure project schedules and budgets are maintained.
  12. Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel out of town to tour supplier facilities as required by projects and assignments.
Qualifications
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  2. At least 10 years’ experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 500kV preferred.
  3. Professional Engineering (PE) License strongly preferred.
  4. Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS TOWER.
  5. Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design preferred.
  6. Knowledge of client and industry standards including NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS.
  7. Experience leading teams and projects.
  8. Experience managing direct reports including approving timesheets, performance appraisals, and resource planning preferred.
Working Conditions

Fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively.

Other Requirements:
  1. Regular, reliable attendance.
  2. Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
  3. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  4. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  5. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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