Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery 1

Kiewit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Overhead Transmission Engineer to join their Power Delivery team in Chicago. This role involves supporting a range of transmission and distribution projects, focusing on innovative design engineering and ensuring safe construction operations. You will collaborate with a team of specialized professionals, creating models and developing construction packages that meet industry standards. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a diverse workforce and the positive impact of their projects on communities. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• 2+ years of experience in transmission line design preferred.
• EIT certification or FE exam completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to understand client needs and prepare deliverables.
• Create computer models of overhead electric transmission lines.
• Develop construction packages for internal and client contractors.

Skills

Transmission Line Design

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Microsoft 365

Geotechnical Recommendations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MFAD

LPILE

Job description

Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery 1

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Requisition ID: 174822

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Power Engineers has an immediate opening for a motivated Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our growing Power Delivery team! As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of 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 team that supports all aspects of the project execution process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing final design and deliverables, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to ensure smooth and safe construction operations.

Responsibilities

1. Discover opportunities to collaborate in a team environment to understand client needs, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
2. Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
3. Create computer models of overhead electric transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS TOWER.
4. Assemble drawings, specifications, and design criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware. Review the vendor supplied calculations and drawings for compliance.
5. Develop construction packages for internal construction crews and client contractors that include plan & profiles, staking sheets, bill of materials, structure details, foundation drawings, and installation specifications.
6. Present to management, analyze PLS-CADD reports, formulate design aids, and draft reports using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Yammer).
7. Participate in peer reviews to meet quality expectations and client standards to build a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
8. Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel out of town to tour supplier facilities as required by projects and assignments.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2. At least 2 years’ experience designing transmission lines between 69kV and 345kV
3. Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification (or successful completion of FE exam) preferred
4. Experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE
5. Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design, preferred
6. Knowledge of client and industry standards, including NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS

Other Requirements:

1. Regular, reliable attendance
2. Work productively and meet deadlines timely
3. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
4. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
5. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our full-time 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.