Sr. Transmission Line Engineer

NV5, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted stock units

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, PTO, 401(k)

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Transmission Line Engineer to lead overhead transmission projects in Northern California, including Walnut Creek and surrounding areas, with potential remote work.

You will serve as the client technical lead, expanding the engineering portfolio across California and possibly the West Coast. The role requires a PE license, extensive PLS software expertise (PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE) and QA/QC discipline, along with field data collection, cost estimation, and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in overhead transmission line projects with QA/QC.
• Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE), MFAD and L-Pile is required.
• PLS-TOWER experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for power delivery projects.
• Increase the volume of overhead line work with existing clients.
• Assist in marketing and business development to grow regional client base.
• Prepare, review, and seal technical calculation reports and construction documents to NV5 requirements.
• Design and route overhead transmission lines using industry-standard tools.
• Support engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and documentation.
• Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders for project success.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and proposals.
• Maintain organized records of decisions and communications.
• Structure analysis and foundation design; develop design criteria and specs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide QA/QC across multiple projects.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

QA/QC

Remote collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

P.E. registration

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

MFAD

L-Pile

PLS-TOWER

Job description

Overview

Sr. Transmission Line Engineer – Northern California (Walnut Creek, CA or Surrounding Areas) - Remote

At NV5, we fully understand the United States aging electrical grid faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for power delivery. Moreover, navigating through permitting requirements can often stall the design and implementation of modern transmission and distribution assets.

By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance distribution system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state-of-the-art modeling software, we tackle complex site-specific obstacles head‑on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with electrical distribution and transmission improvements.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Sr. Engineer with Overhead (OH) Transmission Line experience to join us as our new Sr. Transmission Line Engineer based in Northern California or sorrounding areas.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in establishing relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand. The right individual will be the client technical lead to help build relationships and grow our engineering portfolio through California and possibly the West Coast of US.

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of transmission line and related civil engineering problems involving overhead power lines and substations.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for power delivery projects.
• Increase the volume of overhead line work with existing clients.
• Assist in marketing, promotion and business development efforts to add new regional clients.
• Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements.
• Assist in the routing and design of overhead transmission lines using industry-standards tools.
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and technical documentation.
• Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation and proposal preparation.
• Maintain organized records of project decisions and communications.
• Structure analysis and foundation design.
• Developing design criteria and specifications.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects and provide engineering QA/QC
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following experience:

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ of progressive experience within overhead transmission line projects along with QA/QC is desired.
• Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE), MFAD and L-Pile is required.
• Experience with PLS-TOWER is a plus.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include restricted stock units, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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