Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer

5 days ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Kiewit Full time
Job Title: Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our team at Kiewit Power Engineers. As a key member of our Power Delivery team, you will be responsible for designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 500kV.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead a collaborative team to understand client needs and prepare deliverables.
  • Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
  • Create and review computer models of overhead electric transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER.
  • Assemble and review drawings, specifications, and design criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware.
  • Develop and review comprehensive construction packages for internal construction crews and client contractors.
  • Provide design oversight and quality reviews for complex drawing packages.
  • Drive a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Advise team on interpretation and/or proper application of codes and standards.
  • Responsible for project contract compliance, quantities, and technical deliverable accuracy.
  • Present to management, analyze PLS-CADD reports, formulate design aids, and draft reports using Microsoft 365.
  • Communicate resource needs and ensure project schedules and budgets are maintained.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • At least 10 years' experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 500kV.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS TOWER.
  • Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design preferred.
  • Knowledge of client and industry standards including NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS.
  • Experience leading teams and projects.
  • Experience managing direct reports including approving timesheets, performance appraisals, and resource planning preferred.
Working Conditions:
  • Fast-paced office environment.
  • Travel in the U.S. and internationally (5-15%).

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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