Transmission Engineer Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Transmission Engineer Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Location:

Lone Tree, CO, US

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—ranging 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.

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, and 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.

Compensation
Base Compensation: $138,000/yr‑$145,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary wellness programs, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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