Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Job Details

About the Position

NEIs small but growing Transmission Line department is looking for a mid-level to senior Transmission Line Engineer to lead projects with a high level of autonomy and personal responsibility. This position will involve leadership, mentoring, project management, and engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced team-based environment where best practices are continually developed.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, Colorado) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

• Engineers and manages overhead transmission and distribution line designs
• Produces and reviews full design packages including plan and profile drawings, pole assembly details, pole grounding/guying details, steel framing details, structure loading diagrams or structure design and fabrication details, foundation design and construction details, and supporting calculation packages
• Performs detailed selection of equipment/hardware
• Writes & Reviews material, construction, and steel specifications
• Creates project schedules and project/construction cost estimates
• Reviews of submittals for conformance with specifications and design
• Prepares hand and computer-based calculations and models for structural designs; create a simple hand check to quantify the computer aided results
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
• Performs field inspection and construction supervision services
• Checks the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and ensure accuracy as required
• Works with other project team members and produce project deliverables as assigned.
• Spearheads small to large scale projects and will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Assists with marketing tasks and prepare proposals
• Interprets requests for proposals for projects, understand scopes and develop cost estimates, schedules, and assumptions
• Supports Business Development
• Maintains outstanding company-client relationships
• Assists with client contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments and meetings
• Engages in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Provides technical assistance and training for junior engineers
• Assigns work to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Must Have

• Experience: 3+ years of engineering or relevant field experience with a 3+ years using PLS-CADD, and PLS-POLE
• Education: BSCE or BSCET from an accredited institution, civil/structural or mechanical option preferred
• Strong understanding of the NESC, and applicable ASCE, AISC, GO-95, ANSI, ASTM, IEC, and IEEE standards for transmission line design
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required or can obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and other computer software
• Understanding of structural analysis, including steel, wood, and concrete design
• Understand and comprehend applicable Codes and Standards
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills with a strong command of the English language
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring

Nice to Have

• Experience using PLS-CADD Optimum Spotting tool
• Experience with MFAD or L-pile for foundation design
• PE is highly preferred

Working Conditions

About NEI

Serving Others, Enriching Environment, Improving Continually, and Quality Results. Voted a top workplace by the Denver Post in 2020 and 2021, our values have been woven into the fabric of who NEI is since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEIs mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEIs founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the country. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members with diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new and unique perspectives that can only strength NEI as we chart our path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Team Member Benefits

NEI firmly believes in taking care of its team members. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the tools and support systems to excel in their roles. Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• 100% Employer paid Team Member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company-paid Basic Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Eight (8) paid holidays & team member selected floating holiday
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid certifications / seminars / conferences
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• Pet insurance