Hybrid Transmission Line Engineer II: 60kV-500kV Design

NV5; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted stock units

Medical benefits

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer II to support our growing Overhead Electric Transmission practice in Southern California. You will work on routing, design, and execution of high voltage transmission projects from 60kV to 500kV, collaborating with a team to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

This hybrid role is based in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Irvine with opportunities to grow in Civil/Structural Transmission Line disciplines and to use PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER software.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• MS degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience with overhead transmission design (60kV–500kV).
• Knowledge of Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE/TOWER).
• EIT certification; PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routing and design of transmission lines using PLS software suite.
• Structure analysis and foundation design; develop design criteria and specs.
• Material procurement, cost estimating, and quality control reviews.
• Construction support and field drawings/documentation for projects.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in E/S/E/M Eng

MS degree in related field (plus)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

TOWER

Job description

NV5 is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer II to support our growing Overhead Electric Transmission practice in Southern California. You will work on routing, design, and execution of high voltage transmission projects from 60kV to 500kV, collaborating with a team to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

This hybrid role is based in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Irvine with opportunities to grow in Civil/Structural Transmission Line disciplines and to use PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER software.