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Leidos

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the ...

IPL (Indiana)

Sr. High Voltage Project Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$95K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As part of the Engineering Department, the High Voltage Engineering team delivers preconstruction ... Strong experience in detailed substation design and/or transmission line design preferred. A ideal ...

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What is a contract transmission line design engineer?

A Contract Transmission Line Design Engineer is a professional who specializes in designing, analyzing, and overseeing the construction of electrical transmission lines, typically under a temporary or project-based contract. They work with utilities, engineering firms, or construction companies to ensure that high-voltage power lines are safely and efficiently planned and built according to industry standards and client specifications. Their responsibilities include creating technical drawings, performing structural and electrical calculations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and sometimes overseeing installation or maintenance activities. Contract engineers are often brought in for specific projects, offering flexibility and specialized expertise that organizations may not have in-house. This role requires strong engineering skills, familiarity with relevant software, and knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.

What are some typical challenges faced by a contract transmission line design engineer, and how can they be addressed?

As a Contract Transmission Line Design Engineer, you may encounter challenges such as tight project deadlines, managing multiple client requirements, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Adapting quickly to varying utility standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory codes are also common hurdles. Staying organized, maintaining clear communication with project managers, and leveraging design software can help address these challenges and ensure successful project delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract transmission line design engineer?

To thrive as a Contract Transmission Line Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or civil engineering, experience in transmission line design, and typically a PE license or similar certification. Familiarity with design software like PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, and industry standards is crucial for producing accurate and compliant designs. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enable seamless collaboration with project teams and stakeholders. These skills ensure that transmission line projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

What is the difference between Contract Transmission Line Design Engineer vs Contract Power System Engineer?

AspectContract Transmission Line Design EngineerContract Power System Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, field site visitsDesign offices, system analysis labs
Industry UsagePower transmission projects, utility companiesPower generation, grid integration projects

The Contract Transmission Line Design Engineer focuses on designing high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring safety and efficiency. In contrast, the Contract Power System Engineer works on overall power system analysis and integration. Both roles require electrical engineering credentials and often collaborate within utility and energy sectors, but their specific responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit Corporation

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Requisition ID: 178948 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our Power Delivery team and support a wide range of transmission line projects across the U.S. This role focuses on the engineering and design of overhead transmission systems from 12 kV up to 500 kV, serving utilities and energy clients on both traditional engineering design and EPC style project execution.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery. is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of our office in Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

   Perform detailed engineering and analysis for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, line routing, conductor selection, insulation coordination, and hardware specification.
   Develop and review design deliverables such as plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation loads, bill of materials, and construction packages.
   Use industrystandard software (e.g., PLSCADD, PLSPole/Tower, SAG10) to model and optimize transmission line designs.
   Support conceptual and feasibility studies by evaluating routing options, environmental constraints, constructability considerations, and cost impacts.
   Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
   Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and costeffective solutions.
   Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor data, and resolving field issues.

Qualifications

   Bachelor's degree in electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
   5-7 years of experience with overhead transmission line design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
   Familiarity with PLSCADD and related transmission design tools.
   Understanding NESC, ASCE, and utilityspecific design standards.
   Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
   Interest in supporting projects from early conceptual design through construction.

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Other Requirements:

  • 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.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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