Power Line Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

At Liberty, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our communities. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and continuous learning.

We're seeking a Standards Engineering to join our team. Junior or Senior level engineer: Plan, research, design, update, maintain, and communicate engineering design and construction standards for transmission and distribution type and equipment. Ensure compliance of approved material, standards, and procedures through interaction with other departments. Research, analyze, and support uniform and best practices in providing solutions to related line construction and materials issues. Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.

• Engineer and design electrical distribution construction standards to ensure facilities that are reliable, cost effective and aligned with applicable US standards and codes. This would include but is not limited to performing a cost/benefit analysis of new materials and new construction standards. 
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturers’ designs to ensure compliance with established specifications and guidelines. This would include the investigation and resolution of field-reported problems related to designs and materials, resolving material failure trends with suppliers, and making the appropriate changes in the standards or material specifications. 
• Through maintaining knowledge of current industry technologies and other utilities construction practices, develop and perform field studies of material and construction standards to recommend modification or replacement of material items used. 
• Update and maintain substation and transmission construction standards with the input and assistance of the Substation Engineering department, Line Design Engineering department, and Construction Committee. 
• Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel. 
• Actively seek out ways to improve job efficiency and standardization. 
• Participate in collaboration by attending team meetings and supplying ideas.

Junior level engineer:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school 
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain EIT certificate within 12 months preferred.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. 
• Must be capable of performing field inspections of electrical facilities, including negotiating the hazards and obstacles of typical construction sites with limited rough terrain walking. 
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Willing to travel (15% with some overnights).

Senior level engineer

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with 10+ years of utility experience.
• Proficient AutoCAD.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required for level IV engineers.
• Must have the ability to express both technical and non-technical information to individuals or group in an organized, accurate and clear manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days 
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Full salary range: $68,633 - 169,132 per year

*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.