Transmission Line Engineer

Overview

At NV5, we fully understand the United States aging electrical grid faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for power delivery. Moreover, navigating through permitting requirements can often stall the design and implementation of modern transmission and distribution assets.

By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance transmission system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state-of-the-art modeling software, we tackle complex site-specific obstacles head-on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with electrical distribution and transmission improvements.

We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Civil / Structural Engineer with Overhead (OH) Transmission Line experience to join us as our new Transmission Line Engineer based out of our growing Phoenix, AZ office.

For years, NV5 has anticipated changes that would impact our clients and has expanded our capabilities to deliver sustainable project solutions. With you as our new Lead Engineer you will play a pivotal role in establishing relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand.

As Lead Engineer you will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of transmission line related engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Act as the responsible engineer and client point of contact for power delivery projects.
• Increase the volume of overhead line work with existing clients.
• Assist in marketing and promotion efforts to add new regional clients.
• Prepare, review, and . seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements.
• Assist in the routing and design of overhead transmission lines using industry-standard tools.
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Contribute to project planning and cost estimation.
• Maintain organized records of project decisions and communications.
• Structure analysis and foundation design & developing design criteria and specifications.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

We are seeking the following experience :

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development / advancement opportunities.