Civil/transmission Line Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Civil/Transmission Line Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit Power Engineers is seeking an Early Career Transmission Line Engineer. As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, 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.

We are looking for ideal candidates to grow the Kiewit team by helping establish, maintain, and improve company standards and tools while also utilizing these standards and tools to contribute to project success. Candidates shall be familiar with current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software with an understanding of design documentation creation and layouts. Candidates shall be capable of exhibiting flexibility in work assignments while maintaining a growth mindset and continuing to develop in their technical and professional career.

This position is based out of Lonetree, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively in a team environment to understand scope, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
• Performing cost effective designs based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
• Generating transmission line design criteria for PLS-CADD.
• Building, modifying, and analyzing transmission line, pole, and tower models within PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER.
• Developing construction assembly drawings, material specifications, and structure loading packages for submittal to vendors.
• Developing construction deliverable packages that include plan & profile drawings, phasing drawings, and standard installation specifications.
• Traveling out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Attending external and internal meetings to support processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an accredited Engineering Institute.

• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.

• 0-2 years of experience as a transmission engineer, transmission line engineer, civil engineer, or related position preferably including:

• Route alignment planning, structure spotting, and structure and line design of overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS TOWER.
• Lattice tower analysis and design utilizing PLS TOWER and ASCE 10.
• Foundation design of transmission structures using FAD Tools and LPILE.
• Understanding of NESC, and relevant ASCE, IEEE, and regional codes and standards.

Other Requirements:

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

Base Compensation: $85,000 - $93,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.