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Technical Manager - Transmission Line Engineering

NV5
NV5 Salary
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
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 distribution 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 Sr. Engineer with Overhead (OH) Transmission Line experience to join us as our new Technical Manager - Transmission Line Engineering based in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region. Preferably in Oregon or Washington. Y ou will play a pivotal role in establishing relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand.

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of transmission line and related civil engineering problems involving overhead power lines and substations.

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 P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements.
  • 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:

  • B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
  • M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred.
  • 10 of progressive experience in the civil-structural engineering field is desired.
  • Overhead (OH) Transmission Line design experience with PLS-CADD is preferred.
  • Other structural design experience (i.e. Bridges, Buildings) encouraged to apply.
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration in the states of OR and WA, or AZ is desired, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date.

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

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies : NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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