Overhead Transmission Team Lead - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering
Kiewit
Lead design and oversight of overhead transmission projects from concept to construction.
6 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Itasca, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
31,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Mine Management
Production
Infrastructure Construction
Maintenance
Contract Mining
Power Industry
Gas-fired Generation
Power Delivery
Role
What you would be doing
design review
construction packages
pls modeling
client interaction
schedule management
reporting
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Provide design oversight and quality reviews for complex drawing packages ensuring client and code requirements are met for the project.
- Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel out of town to tour supplier facilities as required by projects and assignments.
- Communicate resource needs and ensure project schedules and budgets are maintained.
- Oversee development of comprehensive construction packages for internal construction crews and client contractors that include plan & profiles, staking sheets, stringing tables, bill of materials, structure details, phasing drawings, foundation drawings, and installation specifications.
- Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and/or client standards.
- Oversee assembly of drawings, specifications, and design criteria for the procurement of tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and transmission line hardware. Review the vendor supplied calculations and drawings for compliance.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- Oversee creation of computer models of overhead electric transmission lines and structures in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and TOWER.
- Lead a collaborative team to understand client needs, prepare deliverables, and provide project updates.
- Present to management, analyze PLS-CADD reports, formulate design aids, and draft reports using Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Yammer).
What you bring
bachelor’s
pe license
pls‑cadd
transmission lines
5+ years
mfad
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineering (PE) License strongly preferred
- Travel in the U.S. and internationally (5-15%).
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole; PLS TOWER experience preferred
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Fast-paced office environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively; regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.
- At least 5 years’ experience designing and engineering transmission lines between 69kV and 345kV preferred
- Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical recommendation application for foundation design preferred
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1884
Year Established
The company began operations in 1884.
1920s and ’30s
Growth Period
The company expanded during this time, building landmark structures.
$17B in 2023
Revenue
The company's revenue in 2023 topped $17 billion.
- It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions.
- Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors.
- Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites.
- Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables.
- With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.
- Safety First – We care for the safety and well-being of our employees and those around us.
- Integrity – We are honest, ethical, and transparent in all that we do.
- Excellence – We deliver exceptional results by striving for continuous improvement and exceeding expectations.
- Customer Focus – We develop strong relationships with our customers and work together to achieve success.
- Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
- Collaboration – We work together to leverage the strengths of our diverse teams and achieve shared goals.
2050 Target
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate efforts.
100% Renewables
Clean Energy Transition
Committed to integrating renewable energy solutions into projects to support a low-carbon future.
- Investing in sustainable infrastructure to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Tracking and reducing our carbon footprint across operations and construction sites.
- Incorporating sustainable practices into the design, construction, and operation of projects to minimize environmental impact.
15%
Women in Workforce
Approximately 15% of the workforce are women, reflecting current representation in the organization.
- Aim to build a diverse workforce, with a focus on gender, race, and other underrepresented groups.
- Set clear goals for increasing the percentage of women in leadership and technical roles.
- Track progress on diversity metrics across all levels of the organization.
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