NV5 ยท 1 day ago
Lead Transmission Line Engineer - San Diego
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
8+ years expNV5 is a company focused on enhancing the reliability of electrical service for utility customers in the United States. They are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to establish client relationships and lead engineering projects related to overhead power lines and substations, while also contributing to business development efforts.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Hiring Manager
Val Osmani
Responsibilities
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, promotion and business development efforts to add new regional clients
Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements
Assist in the routing and design of overhead transmission lines using industry-standard tools
Support the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and technical documentation
Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success
Contribute to project planning, cost estimation and proposal preparation
Maintain organized records of project decisions and communications
Structure analysis and foundation design
Developing design criteria and specifications
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff
Manage multiple projects and provide engineering QA/QC
Travel to client sites as needed
Mentor junior staff
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
8+ of progressive experience in the civil-structural engineering field along with QA/QC is desired
Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE), MFAD and L-Pile is required
Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration
Preferred
Experience with PLS-TOWER is a plus
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package covering medical
Dental
PTO
401(k)
Unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off)
Professional development opportunities
Company
NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
Chief Diversity Officer / SoCal Construction Quality Assurance Group Director
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