Sr. Transmission Line Engineer
Position Summary
Sr. Transmission Line Engineer – Northern California (Walnut Creek, CA or Surrounding Areas) - Remote
At NV5, we fully understand the United States aging electrical grid faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for power delivery. Moreover, navigating through permitting requirements can often stall the design and implementation of modern transmission and distribution assets.
By harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance distribution system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state-of-the-art modeling software, we tackle complex site-specific obstacles head-on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with electrical distribution and transmission improvements.
We have an opportunity for a talented & ambitious Sr. Engineer with Overhead (OH) Transmission Line experience to join us as our new Sr.Transmission Line Engineer based in Northern California or sorrounding areas.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in establishing relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand. The right individual will be the client technical lead to help build relationships and grow our engineering portfolio through California and possibly the West Coast of US.
You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of transmission line and related civil engineering problems involving overhead power lines and substations.
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.
- 10+ of progressive experience within overhead transmission line projects along with QA/QC is desired.
- Expertise with Power Line Systems software (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE), MFAD and L-Pile is required.
- Experience with PLS-TOWER is a plus.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration.
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include restricted stock units, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, PTO, 401(k), unlimited FTO (Flexible Time Off) and professional development opportunities.
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Benefits
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company paid Life & AD&D
- Company paid Disability
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Company Overview
NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
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