Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our Power Delivery team and support a wide range of transmission line projects across the U.S. This role focuses on the engineering and design of overhead transmission systems from 12 kV up to 500 kV, serving utilities and energy clients on both traditional engineering design and EPC style 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 excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. 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 our office in Itasca, IL.

Responsibilities

•    Perform detailed engineering and analysis for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, line routing, conductor selection, insulation coordination, and hardware specification.
•    Develop and review design deliverables such as plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation loads, bill of materials, and construction packages.
•    Use industry‑standard software (e.g., PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Pole/Tower, SAG10) to model and optimize transmission line designs.
•    Support conceptual and feasibility studies by evaluating routing options, environmental constraints, constructability considerations, and cost impacts.
•    Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
•    Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective solutions.
•    Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor data, and resolving field issues.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
•    5-7 years of experience with overhead transmission line design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
•    Familiarity with PLS‑CADD and related transmission design tools.
•    Understanding NESC, ASCE, and utility‑specific design standards.
•    Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
•    Interest in supporting projects from early conceptual design through construction.

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