Utility Supply and Construction Company

Transmission Line Engineer

Utility Supply and Construction Company  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

CVR Engineering is looking to hire a Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing team!

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Wages
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
  • Paid Time Off: Including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Design overhead transmission line projects for electric utility clients, including new construction, rebuilds, relocations, and system improvements.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, construction packages, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Develop transmission line designs utilizing industry standards, client specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Perform structural loading, sag and tension, foundation, and line routing evaluations.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with project managers, substation engineers, civil engineers, environmental specialists, surveyors, and permitting agencies.
  • Review engineering drawings, calculations, and deliverables for accuracy and quality.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
  • Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
  • Support proposal development, project estimating, and client presentations as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with utility customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution.
  • Support construction activities by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and providing engineering support during construction.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, OSHA regulations, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), and applicable engineering practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of transmission line design experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; Engineer in Training (EIT) with the ability to obtain PE licensure will be considered.
  • Experience designing transmission lines ranging from 69kV through 500kV preferred.
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD required; experience with PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, SAP2000, MFAD, LPILE, or similar engineering software preferred.
  • Working knowledge of NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and applicable utility design standards.
  • Experience preparing engineering calculations, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.
Utility Supply and Construction Company

About Utility Supply and Construction Company

Our mission at USC is to remain 100% safety focused and exceed customer expectations through the education and empowerment of creative employees and committed suppliers, assuring innovative and cost effective solutions.

Utility Supply and Construction Company is a family-owned, diversified organization dedicated to safely servicing the utility and construction industries.

USC is the parent company to corporate partners Crossroads Mobile Maintenance, Power Line Supply, The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company, and Hydrolake Incorporated. Because of these alignments, USC has the ability to offer knowledge and support allowing to deliver in class products and services at the best value. We are 100% Utility, 100% of the Time.

By aligning our strengths, as well as our diversity throughout our entire group, we have the leverage to support the future direction of the utility industry. USC is continually implementing safe, innovative and cost-effective solutions. USC's singular focus on the utility industry assures custom, applicable solutions for all utility needs.

We are prepared to accept any challenge; however difficult it may be. We have the manpower, the experience, the know-how, the equipment and the facilities to do an outstanding job, even under the most difficult conditions.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Reed City, MI
Year Founded
1924
Website
uscco.com
Social Media