Entry-Level Transmission Line Engineer – Power Design

Kiewit; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer/Transmission Line Engineer to support design and EPC projects from 12kV to 500kV nationwide.

You will work within a team to develop transmission line criteria, model lines with PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-TOWER, and prepare drawings and material specs.

The role emphasizes growth, standards, and collaboration, with opportunities across power facilities and engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited Engineering Institute.
• 0-2 years of experience as a transmission engineer, transmission line engineer, civil engineer or related position preferably including: Route alignment planning, structure spotting, and structure and line design of overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER; Lattice tower analysis and design utilizing PLS TOWER and ASCE 10; Foundation design of transmission structures using FAD Tools and LPILE.
• Understanding of NESC, and relevant ASCE, IEEE and regional codes and standards

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively in a team environment to understand scope, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
• Performing cost effective designs based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
• Generating transmission line design criteria for PLS-CADD.
• Building, modifying and analyzing transmission line, pole and tower models within PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS TOWER.
• Developing construction assembly drawings, material specifications, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors.
• Developing construction deliverable packages that include plan & profile drawings, phasing drawings, and standard installation specifications.
• Traveling out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Attending external and internal meetings to support processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

3.0 cumulative GPA preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

FAD Tools

LPILE

Job description

Kiewit Power Engineering in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer/Transmission Line Engineer to support design and EPC projects from 12kV to 500kV nationwide.

You will work within a team to develop transmission line criteria, model lines with PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/PLS-TOWER, and prepare drawings and material specs.

The role emphasizes growth, standards, and collaboration, with opportunities across power facilities and engineering disciplines.