Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Senior Transmission Line Engineer Senior Transmission Line Engineer – San Diego (San Diego and Surrounding Areas) – Hybrid At NV5, we fully understand the United States aging electrical grid faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for power delivery. Navigating permitting requirements can often stall the design and implementation of modern transmission and distribution assets. By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting‑edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, enhancing distribution system capacity, fortifying against fire and storm risks, and elevating the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state‑of‑the‑art modeling software, we tackle complex site‑specific obstacles head‑on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with electrical distribution and transmission improvements. We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Senior Engineer with Overhead (OH) Transmission Line experience to join us as our new Senior Engineer – Transmission Line based in San Diego or surrounding areas. As our new Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in establishing relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand. The right individual will be the client technical lead to help build relationships and grow our engineering portfolio through California and possibly the West Coast of the U.S. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of transmission line and related civil engineering problems involving overhead power lines and substations. Responsibilities Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for power delivery projects. Increase the volume of overhead line work with existing clients. Assist in marketing, promotion, and business development efforts to add new regional clients. Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements. Assist in the routing and design of overhead transmission lines using industry‑standard tools. Support the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and technical documentation. Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success. Contribute to project planning, cost estimation and proposal preparation. Maintain organized records of project decisions and communications. Structure analysis and foundation design. Develop design criteria and specifications. Develop your career via peer‑learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff. Manage multiple projects and provide engineering QA/QC. Travel to client sites as needed. Mentor junior staff. Qualifications B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program. 8+ years of progressive experience in the civil‑structural engineering field along with QA/QC is desired. Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS‑CADD, PLS‑POLE), MFAD and L‑Pile is required. Experience with PLS‑TOWER is a plus. Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is $125,000 – $160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include restricted stock units, performance‑based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities. NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr