Transmission Engineer

About the Role

The engineer will design power delivery infrastructure, including transmission and distribution lines and substations, perform structural analysis of monopole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures, and prepare detailed calculations for foundations, material quantities, and overhead power structures. Collaboration is essential, requiring daily interaction with cross‑functional teams, participation in internal and client project meetings, coordination of as‑built drawings, development of design reports, and mentorship of junior staff to grow the practice. • Design transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. • Perform structural analysis for monopole, lattice, framed, and guyed structures. • Develop detailed calculations for foundations, material quantities, and overhead power structures. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and attend internal and client project meetings. • Coordinate and verify as‑built drawings and produce design reports. • Mentor and train junior engineers to expand the Power Delivery practice.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸power design
• ▸structural analysis
• ▸calculations
• ▸as‑built
• ▸design reports
• ▸mentoring

What You Bring

Kimley‑Horn's Denver, Colorado office is seeking a Transmission Engineer with six or more years of experience to join its Power Delivery team in an in‑person role. Candidates must have at least six years of experience in transmission, distribution, or communication line design, a Professional Engineering license (or the ability to obtain one within 12 months), a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, and solid knowledge of the NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards, along with a willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code, Rural Utility Service bulletins, ASCE‑7, California General Order 95, experience with PLS‑CADD or PLS‑Pole modeling, and lattice tower design expertise. • Hold six or more years of experience in transmission, distribution, or communication line design. • Possess (or obtain within 12 months) a Professional Engineering license. • Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and related industry standards. • Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings. • Experience with PLS‑CADD/PLS‑Pole modeling and lattice tower design (preferred).

Requirements

• ▸6+ years
• ▸pe license
• ▸industry standards
• ▸travel
• ▸pls‑cadd
• ▸lattice tower

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 plus performance‑based compensation, and Kimley‑Horn is recognized for its employee‑centric culture, consistently ranking on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years. Key benefits include a 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation with additional profit‑sharing, comprehensive health coverage, flexible time‑off policies, financial wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and family‑friendly benefits such as new parent leave and childcare resources. • Salary $120,000–$135,000 with performance‑based bonuses. • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit sharing. • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Flexible scheduling, personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Tuition reimbursement, extensive internal training, and student‑loan matching. • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time