Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Louisiana

NV5 is a company focused on enhancing the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. They are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to investigate and solve transmission line and civil engineering problems, while also managing client relationships and project responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• 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, promotion and business development efforts to add new regional clients
• Prepare, review, and P.E. seal technical calculation reports and construction documents meeting client and NV5 requirements
• Assist in the routing and design of overhead transmission lines using industry-standard tools
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials and technical documentation
• Participate in field visits to collect data and support construction activities
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation and proposal preparation
• Maintain organized records of project decisions and communications
• Structure analysis and foundation design
• Developing design criteria and specifications
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers and train and mentor junior staff
• Manage multiple projects and provide engineering QA/QC
• Travel to client sites as needed
• Mentor junior staff

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 8+ of progressive experience in the civil-structural engineering field along with QA/QC is desired
• Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE), MFAD and L-Pile is required
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration
• Experience with PLS-TOWER is a plus