Transmission Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Continued professional education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a Transmission Project Engineer for their new office in Nebraska, focusing on the design of transmission lines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering design and project management, contributing to the creation of detailed design calculations and specifications.

This role involves collaboration with senior project leaders and contributing to high-quality projects across the U.S. Benefits include competitive salaries, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project and design engineering experience.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final design of transmission lines.
• Create project scope documents and construction specifications.
• Assist Project Manager in planning and execution of projects.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles

Basic project management execution skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD software

Job description

Location Options

Columbus, NE; Omaha, NE; Lincoln, NE

Description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI is opening an office in Nebraska in one of the cities listed above and has an opening for a transmission project engineer. This is a great opportunity to help start and grow a new office location.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization. The successful candidate will work under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to direct a project team in the development of design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities. Specific responsibilities include creating project scope documents; finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software; engineering design of structures and foundations; developing loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets; creating staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; producing material and construction specifications; and performing other design tasks as needed. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of Design Engineers, Designers, Drafters and support staff.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, 6+ years’ project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principals; be expert regarding applicable codes, standards, and design tools; possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. The successful applicant may be subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer