Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Technical Manager

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

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 Lead Transmission Line Engineer based in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region. Preferrably in Oregon or Washington.

With you as our new Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in establishing relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand.

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 and promotion efforts to add new regional clients.
• Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following experience:

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
• M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred.
• 10+ of progressive experience in the civil-structural engineering field is desired.
• Overhead (OH) Transmission Line design experience with PLS-CADD is preferred.
• Other structural design experience (i.e. Bridges, Buildings) encouraged to apply.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration in the states of OR and WA, or AZ is desired, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date.

NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement 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.