Hybrid Transmission Line Engineer II — Overhead HV Design

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

Job summary

NV5, Inc. in Southern California is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer II to support our Overhead (OH) Electric Transmission practice, working on routing, design, and execution of high voltage overhead transmission projects (60kV to 500kV).

You will join a hybrid team based in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Irvine, collaborating to deliver design, structure analysis, and construction support while growing your career with NV5.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive overhead transmission engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• MS Degree in related field is a plus.
• Experience with Civil/Structural Transmission Line disciplines (Steel Pole Design, Foundation Design) is a plus.
• Experience in 12kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line Systems software suite (i.e., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, etc.) is a plus.
• EIT certification.
• PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routing and design of transmission lines utilizing the Power Line Systems software suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER.
• Structure analysis and foundation design, job package creation, developing design criteria and specifications, specification and procurement of materials, project cost estimating, and quality control reviews.
• Construction support and direct interaction with construction crews.
• Will prepare drawings and documentation for construction of transmission line projects.

Skills

Overhead transmission engineering

Routing and design

Construction coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

MS degree in related field is a plus

EIT certification

PE license is a plus

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

TOWER

Job description

NV5, Inc. in Southern California is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer II to support our Overhead (OH) Electric Transmission practice, working on routing, design, and execution of high voltage overhead transmission projects (60kV to 500kV).

You will join a hybrid team based in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Irvine, collaborating to deliver design, structure analysis, and construction support while growing your career with NV5.