Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer- KPE
Company: Kiewit Corporation
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: 168385
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers has an immediate opening for a motivated
Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our growing Power
Delivery team! As part of this team of highly specialized design
professionals, you will support a variety of transmission and
distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both
engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC)
projects for clients throughout the country.
You will be part of a team that supports all aspects of the project
execution process by performing innovative design engineering
through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or
reviewing final design and deliverables, scheduling tasks to meet
client needs, as well as mitigating risk to ensure smooth and safe
construction operations.
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 continuous
improvement and always delivering on our commitments to our clients
and ourselves. 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.
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see more, touch more,
and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only
bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help
propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's
culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring
your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that
impact millions across North America. With top-notch health
benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth
opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you're ensuring a lifetime of
success.
Location
This position is based out of one of our office locations in
Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, or Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
--- Lead a collaborative team to understand client needs, prepare
deliverables, and provide project updates.
--- Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and/or
client standards.
--- Create and review computer models of overhead electric
transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS
TOWER.
--- Assemble and review drawings, specifications, and design
criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice
towers, and transmission line hardware. Review the vendor supplied
calculations and drawings for compliance.
--- Develop and review comprehensive construction packages for
internal construction crews and client contractors that include
plan & profiles, staking sheets, stringing tables, bill of
materials, structure details, phasing drawings, foundation
drawings, and installation specifications.
--- Provide design oversight and quality reviews for complex
drawing packages ensuring client and code requirements are met for
the project
--- Drive a culture of design excellence and continuous
improvement.
--- Advise team on interpretation and/or proper application of
codes and standards.
--- Responsible for project contract compliance, quantities, and
technical deliverable accuracy.
--- Present to management, analyze PLS-CADD reports, formulate
design aids, and draft reports using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word,
Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Yammer).
--- Communicate resource needs and ensure project schedules and
budgets are maintained.
--- Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel
out of town to tour supplier facilities as required by projects and
assignments.
Qualifications
--- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, or related field
--- At least 10 years' experience designing and engineering
transmission lines between 69kV and 500kV preferred
--- Professional Engineering (PE) License strongly preferred
--- Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole and PLS TOWER
--- Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation
application for foundation design preferred
--- Knowledge of client and industry standards including NESC,
ASCE, IEEE, and RUS
--- Experience leading teams and projects
--- Experience managing direct reports including approving
timesheets, performance appraisals, and resource planning
preferred
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Working Conditions
--- Fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact
professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously
manage a diversified workload and challenging situations
efficiently and effectively; regularly sit, stand, walk and talk
and listen; occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.
--- Travel in the U.S. and internationally (5-15%).
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.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made
without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics
protected by law.
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Company: Kiewit
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