What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLS-CADD Overhead Line Engineer position at NV5?
Overview
NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
We are seeking full-time Overhead Line Designers and Engineers to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience utilizing the PLS-CADD software suite for the routing, design, and execution of high voltage overhead transmission and distribution design projects (12kV to 500kV). Candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission and distribution line routing and design. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other aspects of line design projects, including client development and project management.
Responsibilities
- Routing and design of transmission and distribution lines utilizing the Power Line Systems software suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER
- Structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria and specifications for the T&D line design and procurement of materials, project cost estimating, and quality control reviews.
- Should be familiar with industry codes and standards and have experience as the technical lead on projects.
- Will prepare drawings and documentation for construction of transmission line projects.
- Providing leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
- Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel.
- Some marketing responsibilities.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Engineer applicants: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program and an active professional engineering (PE) registration Minimum 4 years of related experience with routing, design, and specification of high voltage overhead transmission and/or distribution lines.
- For Designer applicants, an engineering degree is not required for those that can demonstrate at least 7 years of full-time PLS-CADD design responsibilities in the electric utility industry
- Experience in 12kV to 500kV line design and working knowledge and/or expertise in Power Line Systems software suite (i.e., PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, TOWER, etc.) required.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
