Transmission Project Engineer
Job Description
Transmission Project Engineer role focused on conceptual, preliminary, and final delivery for new and upgraded transmission lines.
Responsibilities
- Produce conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design for new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement support and construction assistance through line energization
- Follow direction and mentorship from a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to lead project team workstreams and deliverable development
- Develop design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other construction documentation for power line facilities
- Create project scope documents
- Perform finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD
- Complete engineering design of structures and foundations
- Develop loading, framing, foundation, and plan & profile drawing sets
- Create staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits
- Produce material and construction specifications
- Support best-in-class project planning and execution, including client and stakeholder coordination, in partnership with the Project Manager
- Train and mentor design staff
- Perform project quality assurance and oversee Design Engineers, Designers, Drafters, and support staff
- Complete other design tasks as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 6+ years of project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
- Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles
- Expertise in applicable codes, standards, and design tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Commitment to quality and accuracy
- Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules
- Possess basic project management execution skills
- Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team
- PE license preferred
- Subject to client-mandated drug and background checking
- Occasional travel/driving required
- Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future
Technologies
- PLS-CADD
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Continued professional education reimbursement
Location
- Omaha, NE (onsite)
Location Options
- Columbus, NE
- Omaha, NE
- Lincoln, NE