Overhead Transmission Subject Matter Expert - Kiewit Power Delivery

Overview

Lead technical excellence for large transmission projects and mentor engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• construction packages
• model review
• vendor assessment
• qa/qc
• training

Tasks

-Support contract compliance and technical deliverable accuracy. -Coordinate with the Temporary Structures & Construction Devices (TCSD) team. -Oversee comprehensive construction packages including plan & profiles, staking sheets, stringing tables, BOMs, and installation specs. -Promote a culture of design excellence and continuous learning. -Resolve major technical challenges decisively using industry standards and expertise. -Train and advise construction teams on engineering engagement and workflows. -Review transmission line models in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER. -Evaluate drawings and specifications for tubular steel structures, lattice towers, and hardware. -Represent Kiewit in industry technical committees and share insights internally. -Travel to construction sites, client offices, and supplier facilities as needed. -Present technical findings, analyze reports, and draft documentation using Microsoft 365 tools. -Lead targeted training, onboarding, and career path development within the discipline. -Guide early project strategy for optimal design, procurement, and construction. -Assess vendor calculations and drawings for compliance. -Ensure high-quality deliverables through peer reviews and QA/QC processes. -Foster knowledge sharing and connectivity across regional teams. -Provide forensic analysis and corrective action plans for quality issues. -Champion cost-effective, high-quality execution through technical optimization. -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Establish design criteria based on industry, company, and client standards. -Lead technical excellence across large, complex transmission projects and pursuits. -Conduct factory audits and witness testing with the Off-Site Supplier Quality (OSSQ) group. -Participate in Technical Risk Assessments (TRA) and design validation for EPC pursuits. -Ensure drawing packages meet client and code requirements. -Maintain strong industry relationships to expand Kiewit Engineering’s reach. -Advise on proper application of codes and standards. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Serve as Engineer of Record when needed. -Collaborate with the Principal Transmission Engineer to set strategy, guide discipline initiatives and implement standards, templates, and tools. -Stay current on emerging trends, equipment, and methodologies.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• 10+ years
• pls-cadd
• mfad
• lpile
• transmission

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of engineering and construction standards and processes -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -NESC, ASCE, IEEE, RUS, GO-95, PJM, CSA, and others -Regular, reliable attendance -Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (required) -MFAD and/or LPILE (both preferred) -10+ years of engineering experience in transmission projects -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or a related engineering field -Familiarity with U.S. and international design standards, including: -PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-TOWER -Proficiency in:

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About Kiewit

-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.

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