Senior Transmission Engineering Leader — Strategy & Excellence

Kiewit; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Delivery seeks a Chief Transmission Engineer to lead nationwide transmission engineering excellence. This role guides strategy, technology adoption, and project execution with a focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

The position is based in Houston, TX, with travel as needed. You will influence multiple regions and collaborate with internal and client teams to advance Kiewit’s transmission capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
• Experience in refining and petrochemical transmission projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transmission engineering practices and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced transmission engineering design and technical excellence.
• Set strategy for team development and adoption of new technologies.
• Represent Kiewit Power Delivery in industry forums and client workshops.
• Mentor engineers, perform peer reviews, and ensure QA/QC of deliverables.
• Drive cost-effective, safe, on-schedule project execution.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS Tower

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS Tower

MFAD

LPILE

Job description

Kiewit Power Delivery seeks a Chief Transmission Engineer to lead nationwide transmission engineering excellence. This role guides strategy, technology adoption, and project execution with a focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

The position is based in Houston, TX, with travel as needed. You will influence multiple regions and collaborate with internal and client teams to advance Kiewit’s transmission capabilities.