Kiewit · 20 hours ago
Civil Underground Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineers
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expKiewit is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. The Civil Underground Transmission Engineer will support projects by developing design deliverables for underground transmission lines and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
Develop a personal initiative and ability to interact with personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town / city officials in a positive, collaborative and team-building manner
Learn the preparation of design deliverables for underground transmission lines including plan and profiles, ampacity calculations, pulling calculations, material selection, duct bank design, riser structure design, horizontal directional drilling design and construction specifications in compliance with safety, environmental and client standards and policies
Learn to review and approve drawings and material lists developed by designers
Develop project estimates and schedules, evaluate design options and criteria for technical merit, and conduct field visits to verify routing conditions and parameters
Learn to review drawings for manufacturers and use pertinent information in the production of design drawings
Become a lead for efforts specific to underground transmission line civil/structural work such as:
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Jack & Bores; microtunneling; other trenchless technologies
Foundation and Structural Steel for cable riser structures
Bridge attachments
Duct Bank and manhole loading calculations
Seismic design for duct bank, manholes and riser structures
Cable structural steel racking in manholes and riser structures
Learn standards such as ANSI, ASTM & ASCE, NAD/NAVD, ACI, AISC, ASCE, AWS, CRSI, and OSHA. And willing to learn basic electrical standards such as: IEC, ICEA, AEIC and NESC
Qualification
Required
Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree or greater in Structural Engineering is preferred
0-4 years of relevant engineering experience
EIT licensure or eligibility within the United States
Experience with engineering design software will be an advantage, but not required: this includes SAP2000, RISA 3D, SAFE, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MathCAD
Experience with working in a team setting
Proactive communication skills, both oral and written, with individuals at all levels of the organization
Worked with several aspects of project execution; client interaction; proposal and cost estimate preparations; subcontract management; feasibility studies; conceptual and detailed design; construction support; manufacturing inspection and factory acceptance test witness; project close-out
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Master's degree or greater in Structural Engineering
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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