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Kiewit · 10 hours ago

Transmission Line Engineer Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Kiewit is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. They are seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Team Lead to guide a growing group of engineers and designers supporting transmission line projects from 12 kV to 500 kV, overseeing the full lifecycle of projects and ensuring technical accuracy.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of transmission engineers and designers working on overhead line projects

Oversee development of conceptual designs, routing evaluations, structure type selection, and cost/constructability assessments

Review and approve detailed design deliverables, including:

Plan & profile drawings

Structure loading and design packages

Conductor and hardware specifications

Foundation load requirements

Bills of material and construction work packages

Utilize industry standard tools such as PLS CADD, PLS Pole/Tower, and SAG10 to guide and validate engineering work

Coordinate schedules, workloads, and priorities to meet client and project requirements

Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks to support safe and efficient construction

Collaborate closely with civil, structural, environmental, and electrical teams to ensure integrated project delivery

Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs and resolving field issues

Qualification

Overhead transmission designPLS-CADD proficiencyEngineering team leadershipNESC standards knowledgeASCE standards knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or related engineering discipline

8-10 years of overhead transmission line design for utility or EPC projects

Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and related transmission design software

Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead

Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE, and utility‑specific design standards

Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across disciplines

Benefits

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

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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