Transmission Line Engineering Tech

Evergy; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Enhanced 401(k) contribution

Limited overnight travel

Job summary

Evergy is seeking an Engineering Tech in Topeka, KS, within the Transmission Line Engineering group. The role provides direct technical support for transmission line projects, drafts documentation, coordinates surveys, and uses PLS-CADD/PLS-Pole and AutoCAD to shape designs.

The candidate should have an Associate's or Bachelor's in engineering technology and may possess 3+ years in Autodesk and Power Line Systems software. Occasional field work and collaboration with customers are expected.

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience with Autodesk products and Power Line Systems software (e.g., PLS-CADD).
• Experience in transmission line design and document management preferred.
• Strong understanding of electric power systems and related field activities.
• Experience with coordination of surveys and surveying data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical assistance and support to the Transmission Line Engineering department.
• Assist with various stages of transmission line projects.
• Coordinate project LIDAR and land-based survey work, soil borings, and subsurface exploration.
• Draft construction documents using AutoCAD, MS Office applications, and Bluebeam.
• Use PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole for design and evaluation of transmission lines.
• Review external customer requests for encroachment into transmission line easements.
• Meet with customers and developers to discuss restrictions within transmission line easements and near facilities.
• Review external construction plans affecting transmission line facilities.
• Coordinate proposed distribution and foreign utility attachments to transmission facilities and crossings.
• Assist with EMF readings associated with transmission lines.
• Perform on-site verification of existing engineering documentation.
• Support the as-built documentation process after construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical power system knowledge

Collaboration and customer service

Problem solving

MS Office proficient

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

Bluebeam

Job description

Evergy is seeking an Engineering Tech in Topeka, KS, within the Transmission Line Engineering group. The role provides direct technical support for transmission line projects, drafts documentation, coordinates surveys, and uses PLS-CADD/PLS-Pole and AutoCAD to shape designs.

The candidate should have an Associate's or Bachelor's in engineering technology and may possess 3+ years in Autodesk and Power Line Systems software. Occasional field work and collaboration with customers are expected.