Transmission Line Engineer

Transmission Line Engineer

CVR Engineering is looking to hire a Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing team!

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off: Including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design overhead transmission line projects for electric utility clients, including new construction, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction packages, specifications, and technical reports.
• Develop transmission line designs utilizing industry standards, client specifications, and applicable codes.
• Perform structural loading, sag and tension, foundation, and line routing evaluations.
• Coordinate engineering activities with project managers, substation engineers, civil engineers, environmental specialists, surveyors, and permitting agencies.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, and deliverables for accuracy and quality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Support proposal development, project estimating, and client presentations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with utility customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution.
• Support construction activities by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and providing engineering support during construction.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, OSHA regulations, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and applicable engineering practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of transmission line design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Engineer in Training (EIT) with the ability to obtain PE licensure will be considered.
• Experience designing transmission lines ranging from 69kV through 500kV preferred.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD required; experience with PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, SAP2000, MFAD, LPILE, or similar engineering software preferred.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and applicable utility design standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.