Mid-Level Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in power delivery engineering is seeking a Mid-Level Overhead Transmission Engineer to join their dynamic team in Salt Lake City. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in innovative design engineering for high voltage transmission projects, contributing to the execution of complex engineering tasks. You'll collaborate with a team of experts, leveraging advanced design technologies while ensuring safety and efficiency in project execution. With a commitment to employee growth and top-tier benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

401k retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience designing transmission lines between 69kV and 765kV.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD and related design software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on project scope and deliverables.
• Generate design criteria and reports for PLS-CADD.
• Develop construction specification packages.

Skills

Transmission Line Design

PLS-CADD

Engineering Calculations

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-Pole

PLS-Tower

MFAD

LPILE

Job description

Mid-Level Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Mid-Level Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

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Requisition ID: 174995

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers has an immediate opening for a motivated Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing Transmission team in the Power Delivery department in Salt Lake City. As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country.

You will be part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the project execution process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to ensure smooth and safe construction operations.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil, gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on continuous improvement and always delivering on our commitments to our clients and ourselves. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on a team environment to understand scope, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
• Perform cost effective designs based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
• Generate design criteria, reports, design verifications, and clearance tables for PLS-CADD.
• Build and modify pole and tower models for PLS-CADD design.
• Develop construction assembly drawings, material selection, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors.
• Develop construction specification packages that include drawings, one lines, phasing, and standard installation specifications.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
• Attend external and internal meetings to support processes.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 765kV
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS-Tower
• Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and NESC requirements as well as NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS design standards
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  
  
  

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $100,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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