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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
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Posted 25d ago
Apply by Dec 31
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers in the development of high-voltage overhead transmission projects from conceptual routing to detailed design. Oversee project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary coordination to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and a Professional Engineer (PE) license with at least ten years of overhead transmission experience. Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE is required, along with demonstrated experience in team leadership and project management.
Full job description
Requisition ID: 178923
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Overhead Transmission Manager to lead a growing team of engineers and designers supporting high voltage transmission and distribution projects across the country. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, and strategic team development for overhead line projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV in both traditional engineering design and EPC environments. As the Overhead Transmission Manager, you will guide the full lifecycle of transmission line projects—from conceptual routing and structure selection through detailed design, quality review, and construction support. You’ll oversee multidisciplinary coordination, ensure technical excellence, and help drive consistent, efficient project execution.
District Overview
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.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on continuous improvement and always delivering on our commitments to our clients and ourselves. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
Location
This position is based out of Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of transmission engineers and designers working on overhead line projects. • Oversee development of conceptual designs, including routing studies, structure type evaluation, conductor selection, and constructability assessments. • Review and approve detailed design deliverables such as o Plan & profile drawings o Structure loading and design packages o Hardware and conductor specifications o Foundation load requirements o Bills of material and construction work packages • Ensure effective use of industry standard tools such as PLS CADD, PLS Pole/Tower, and SAG10. • Manage project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation to meet client and project requirements. • Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and construction risks to support safe and efficient project delivery. • Coordinate closely with substation, civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams to ensure integrated solutions. • Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs and resolving field issues. • Contribute to team growth by developing standards, improving processes, and mentoring junior staff. • Manage schedule and budget • Manage deliverables, quality, and compliance • Interface with other Kiewit operating districts • Interface with construction project leadership • Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel out of town to tour supplier facilities as required by projects and assignments.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited University • At least ten years’ experience performing overhead transmission engineering-related duties • Professional Engineer (PE) license required • Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE; PLS TOWER experience preferred • Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design preferred • Knowledge of client and industry standards including NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS • Experience leading teams and projects • Experience managing direct reports including approving timesheets, performance appraisals, and resource planning preferred • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative • Strong work ethic, willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
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Working Conditions
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.
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.
Related keywords
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One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Industry
Construction
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1884
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
LinkedIn followers
1,122,114
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Industry
Construction
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1884
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
LinkedIn followers
1,122,114
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.