Kiewit · 9 hours ago
Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKiewit is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. They are seeking a motivated Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer to support a variety of transmission and distribution projects, ensuring innovative design engineering and project execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead a collaborative team to understand client needs, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates
Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and/or client standards
Create and review computer models of overhead electric transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS TOWER
Assemble and review drawings, specifications, and design criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware. Review the vendor supplied calculations and drawings for compliance
Develop and review comprehensive construction packages for internal construction crews and client contractors that include plan & profiles, staking sheets, stringing tables, bill of materials, structure details, phasing drawings, foundation drawings, and installation specifications
Provide design oversight and quality reviews for complex drawing packages ensuring client and code requirements are met for the project
Drive a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement
Advise team on interpretation and/or proper application of codes and standards
Responsible for project contract compliance, quantities, and technical deliverable accuracy
Present to management, analyze PLS-CADD reports, formulate design aids, and draft reports using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Yammer)
Communicate resource needs and ensure project schedules and budgets are maintained
Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel out of town to tour supplier facilities as required by projects and assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
At least 10 years' experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 500kV preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) License strongly preferred
Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS TOWER
Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design preferred
Knowledge of client and industry standards including NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS
Experience leading teams and projects
Experience managing direct reports including approving timesheets, performance appraisals, and resource planning preferred
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
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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