Transmission Line Engineer at Utility Supply and Construction Company — Remote, USA | Base Career

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

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.

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.

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.

Transmission Line Engineer