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LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 21 hours ago

Civil Engineer

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

LG&E and KU Energy LLC is part of PPL Corporation, one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, committed to creating sustainable value for its customers and communities. The Civil Engineer position involves providing engineering services and support for transmission line design, construction, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards and performing various engineering analyses.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for all phases of transmission line projects: including planning, design, construction, and maintenance

Provides planning, engineering, and construction estimates to support the transmission plan

Builds and analyzes 3D computer models of transmission line structures and wires using finite element analysis

Develops, designs, and details wood and steel transmission structures

Determines loads and analyzes capacity of wood and steel structures

Engineering analysis of clearances to comply with company standards and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

Develops specifications and requirements for geotechnical explorations

Performs foundation design for transmission structures under supervision

Preparation of construction documents, including plan and profile and detail sheets

Development of wire sagging charts and computations

Field work includes surveying, construction inspections of foundations and structure installations, and wire sagging

Provide inputs for engineering activities to support development of project schedules

Work with budget analyst to provide monthly cash flows for project assignments

All other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringPLS-CADDEngineering SoftwareStructural EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringAnalytical SkillsSurveying SkillsSpreadsheet ApplicationsProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required

Preferred

PLS-CADD experience is preferred and not required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient with spreadsheet applications and engineering software programs

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Knowledgeable of structural and geotechnical engineering design principles

Surveying skills

Company

LG&E and KU Energy LLC

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Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.

Founded in 1990