Transmission Line Engineer III

NV5 is hiring a Transmission Line Engineer III to support its Overhead (OH) Electric Transmission practice in San Diego, CA on a hybrid basis. This role focuses on routing, design, and execution of high voltage overhead transmission projects across 60kV to 500kV while working with project teams in Southern California offices.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Salary: USD 95,000 - 135,000 per year
• Health & Wellness Coverage: Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program
• Coverage & Income Protection: Company paid Life & AD&D and Company paid Disability
• Retirement: 401K Plan
• Time Off: Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Perform routing and design of transmission lines using the Power Line Systems software suite, including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER
• Conduct QA/QC on PLS-CADD models and job packages prior to external submittals
• Deliver technical outputs including structure analysis and foundation design, create job packages, develop design criteria and specifications, and support specification and procurement of materials
• Support project cost estimating and complete quality control reviews
• Provide construction support and interact directly with construction crews
• Prepare drawings and documentation needed for construction of transmission line projects
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and training for less experienced staff

Requirements

• 5-10 years of progressive overhead transmission engineering experience
• Technical ability to perform QA/QC for a wide variety of transmission line (T-Line) project submittals before packages are sent to clients
• B.S. in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• M.S. in a related engineering field is preferred
• Experience in Civil/Structural Transmission Line disciplines, including Steel Pole Design and Foundation Design
• Tower Design using PLS-TOWER is not required, but is a plus
• Experience with 12kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in the Power Line Systems suite (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, etc.)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California

Technologies: Power Line Systems software suite, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, PLS-TOWER