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Overhead Transmission Team Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Overhead Transmission Team Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Kiewit Power Engineers has an immediate opening for a motivated Overhead Transmission Team Lead to join our growing Power Delivery team! As part of this team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of transmission and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV in both engineering detailed design and Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects for clients throughout the country. You will be part of a team that supports all aspects of the project execution process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing final design and deliverables, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to ensure smooth and safe construction operations. Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil, gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available. On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you're ensuring a lifetime of success. This position is based out of our office in Raleigh, NC. Additional location options are in Houston, TX; Portland, OR; Kansas City, KS; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; San Diego, CA; and Columbus, OH. Relocation is available for well-qualified candidates. Responsibilities include leading a collaborative team to understand client needs, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates; establishing design criteria based on industry, company, and/or client standards; overseeing creation of computer models of overhead electric transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and TOWER; overseeing assembly of drawings, specifications, and design criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware; reviewing vendor supplied calculations and drawings for compliance; overseeing development of comprehensive construction packages for internal construction crews and client contractors; providing design oversight and quality reviews for complex drawing packages ensuring client and code requirements are met for the project; driving a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement; presenting to management, analyzing PLS-CADD reports, formulating design aids, and drafting reports using Microsoft 365; and communicating resource needs and ensuring project schedules and budgets are maintained. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field; at least 5 years' experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 345kV preferred; Professional Engineering (PE) License strongly preferred; proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole; PLS TOWER experience preferred; and knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design preferred. Working conditions include a fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively; regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds; and travel in the U.S. and internationally (5-15%). Other requirements include regular, reliable attendance; working productively and meeting deadlines timely; communicating and interacting effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment; performing work safely and effectively; understanding and following oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies; working during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines; working overtime and weekends as required; and may work at various different locations and conditions may vary. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.