PLS-CADD - Lead Analyst

• Provide technical direction and review for structural analysis and the design of pole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures.
• Mentor and support analysts while fostering collaboration with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead detailed modeling and design of transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 550kV using PLS-CADD, ensuring compliance with client standards and industry regulations.
• Ensure accurate analysis of conductor thermal ratings, factoring in temperature, wind, and solar radiation.
• Conduct and oversee internal quality checks of PLS-CADD models and drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the transmission design team.
• Lead the specification and validation of transmission line materials and components based on project needs.
• Oversee integration of remotely sensed data (LiDAR) into PLS-CADD transmission models with accuracy and precision.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, offering innovative and practical design solutions.
• Perform and review batch thermal analyses to assess system thermal performance under varying environmental conditions.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, GIS, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and coordinate complex projects.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering results.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in transmission line design, with advanced hands-on use of PLS-CADD software.
• Travel <10%
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage project workloads, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD with working knowledge of PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and related tools.
• Proven experience integrating terrain mapping, LiDAR data, and GIS into transmission line models.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Hybrid Schedule