NV5 · 1 week ago
Transmission Line Engineer
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expNV5 is a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for enhancing transmission system capacity and reliability. As a Transmission Line Engineer, you will support the Overhead Electric Transmission practice by working on the routing, design, and execution of high voltage overhead transmission design projects.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Hiring Manager
Val Osmani
Responsibilities
Routing and design of transmission lines utilizing the Power Line Systems software suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER
QA/QC of PLS-CADD model and job packages before external submittals
Structure analysis and foundation design , job package creation, developing design criteria and specifications, specification and procurement of materials, project cost estimating, and quality control reviews
Construction support and direct interaction with construction crews
Will prepare drawings and documentation for construction of transmission line projects
Providing leadership, guidance, instruction, and training to less experienced staff members
Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or other external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
3+ Years of progressive overhead transmission engineering experience
Technically proficient to QA/QC a wide variety of T-Line project submittals before packages are sent to clients
S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Experience with Civil/Structural Transmission Line disciplines (Steel Pole Design, Foundation Design.)
Experience in 12kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line Systems software suite (i.e., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, etc.) required
Preferred
Tower Design w/ PLS-TOWER not required, but a plus
Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a plus, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of start date
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement 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
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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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