Kiewit
Transmission Line Engineer Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Kiewit, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Transmission Line Engineer Lead – Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Requisition ID: 178913
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Team Lead to guide a growing group of engineers and designers supporting transmission line projects from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical leadership and hands‑on engineering, with opportunities to influence project strategy, mentor staff, and drive high‑quality design execution. As the Transmission Team Lead, you will oversee the full lifecycle of overhead transmission projects—from early conceptual development through detailed design and construction support. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, ensure technical accuracy, and help deliver safe, reliable, and constructible solutions for utility and EPC clients across the country.
Location This position is based out of Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of transmission engineers and designers working on overhead line projects.
Oversee development of conceptual designs, routing evaluations, structure type selection, and cost/constructability assessments.
Review and approve detailed design deliverables, including Plan & profile drawings
Structure loading and design packages
Conductor and hardware specifications
Foundation load requirements
Bills of material and construction work packages
Utilize industry standard tools such as PLS CADD, PLS Pole/Tower, and SAG10 to guide and validate engineering work.
Coordinate schedules, workloads, and priorities to meet client and project requirements.
Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks to support safe and efficient construction.
Collaborate closely with civil, structural, environmental, and electrical teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs and resolving field issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
8‑10 years of overhead transmission line design for utility or EPC projects.
Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and related transmission design software.
Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead.
Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE, and utility‑specific design standards.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across disciplines.
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.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Benefits 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.
Salary $97,945.00 – $127,622.00 (posted 2 weeks ago)
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Team Lead to guide a growing group of engineers and designers supporting transmission line projects from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both technical leadership and hands‑on engineering, with opportunities to influence project strategy, mentor staff, and drive high‑quality design execution. As the Transmission Team Lead, you will oversee the full lifecycle of overhead transmission projects—from early conceptual development through detailed design and construction support. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, ensure technical accuracy, and help deliver safe, reliable, and constructible solutions for utility and EPC clients across the country.
Location This position is based out of Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of transmission engineers and designers working on overhead line projects.
Oversee development of conceptual designs, routing evaluations, structure type selection, and cost/constructability assessments.
Review and approve detailed design deliverables, including Plan & profile drawings
Structure loading and design packages
Conductor and hardware specifications
Foundation load requirements
Bills of material and construction work packages
Utilize industry standard tools such as PLS CADD, PLS Pole/Tower, and SAG10 to guide and validate engineering work.
Coordinate schedules, workloads, and priorities to meet client and project requirements.
Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks to support safe and efficient construction.
Collaborate closely with civil, structural, environmental, and electrical teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs and resolving field issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
8‑10 years of overhead transmission line design for utility or EPC projects.
Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and related transmission design software.
Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead.
Solid understanding of NESC, ASCE, and utility‑specific design standards.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across disciplines.
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.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Benefits 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.
Salary $97,945.00 – $127,622.00 (posted 2 weeks ago)
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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