Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Dallas/Fort Worth office is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. This senior leadership role will drive strategic growth of our transmission engineering practice, oversee HV and EHV projects, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

You will serve as the primary technical expert and business development catalyst, cultivating relationships with major utilities, cooperatives, and developers while leading technical design, proposals, and client

Qualifications

• 12+ years of design experience in transmission, distribution, or communication line design.
• PE or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Ideal candidate is passionate about learning and adaptable.
• The right attitude is valued over a particular skill set.
• Ability to focus on creative solutions to engineering problems.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design of Power Delivery infrastructure systems including transmission lines, distribution lines, and substations.
• Market expansion: identify and pursue new opportunities within utility and renewable sectors.
• Serve as executive-level point of contact for key utility clients and ensure project satisfaction.
• Lead the creation of proposals, scope definitions, fee estimations, and contract negotiations.
• Lead project teams in an active production role and manage meetings with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Dallas/ Fort Worth office is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. This visionary and technically accomplished Transmission Line Practice Leader to spearhead our expanding Power Delivery division. In this senior leadership role, you will drive the strategic growth of our transmission engineering practice, oversee high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) projects, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers. You will serve as the primary technical expert and business development catalyst, cultivating high-level relationships with major electric utilities, cooperatives, and developers.

Responsibilities

• Design of Power Delivery Infrastructure systems including transmission lines, distribution lines, and substations
• Market Expansion: Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the utility and renewable energy sectors.
• Client Management: Serve as the executive-level point of contact for key utility clients, ensuring absolute project satisfaction.
• Proposal Leadership: Direct the creation of winning proposals, scope definitions, fee estimations, and contract negotiations
• Lead project teams in an active production role
• Lead project meetings internally and externally with clients
• Preparation of conceptual and detailed calculations to support the creation of construction documents and specifications. These calculations may include, foundation design, material quantities, and design of overhead power structures.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
• Perform quality work that promotes client retention

Qualifications

• 12+years of design experience in engineering specifically in any of the following: transmission, distribution, or communication line design
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
• PE or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Ideal candidate is passionate about learning and is curious and adaptable
• The right attitude is valued over a particular skill set
• Ability to focus and work on creative solutions to engineering problems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Ideal Qualifications

• Understanding of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Rural Utility Service (RUS) Electrical Bulletins, ASCE-7, or California General Order 95, and other ASCE/IEEE/CIGRE standards
• Ability to design structures using multiple materials
• Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD)
• Transmission Line Modeling (PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole) experience is a plus
• Experience with lattice towers is a plus

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.