Transmission Line Engineer

About the Position

As a senior-level Transmission Line Engineer in the Transmission group, you will be responsible for leading 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.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 / year

The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) 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 duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: BSCE or BSCET from an accredited institution, civil/structural or mechanical option preferred
• Experience:  5 years of engineering or relevant field experience with a 3 years using PLS-CADD, and PLS-POLE
• Licensure: FE (PE is a plus, but not required)
• 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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 Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for three straight years (2020, 2021, 2022), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out 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

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance