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Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Kimley-Horn · Fort Worth, TX · Yesterday
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Overview

Kimley-Horn's Dallas/ Fort Worth office is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join the Power Delivery team. This visionary and technically accomplished Transmission Line Practice Leader will spearhead our expanding Power Delivery division. In this senior leadership role, you will drive the strategic growth of our transmission engineering practice, oversee high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) projects, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Design of Power Delivery Infrastructure systems including transmission lines, distribution lines, and substations

  • Market Expansion: Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the utility and renewable energy sectors

  • Client Management: Serve as the executive-level point of contact for key utility clients, ensuring absolute project satisfaction

  • Proposal Leadership: Direct the creation of winning proposals, scope definitions, fee estimations, and contract negotiations

  • Lead project teams in an active production role

  • Lead project meetings internally and externally with clients

  • Prepare conceptual and detailed calculations to support the creation of construction documents and specifications, including foundation design, material quantities, and design of overhead power structures

  • Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines

  • Perform quality work that promotes client retention

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of design experience in engineering specifically in any of the following: transmission, distribution, or communication line design

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)

  • PE or ability to obtain within 12 months

  • Ideal candidate is passionate about learning and is curious and adaptable

  • The right attitude is valued over a particular skill set

  • Superior verbal and written communication skills

  • The ability to work independently and in a team environment effectively

  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

  • Understanding of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Rural Utility Service (RUS) Electrical Bulletins, ASCE-7, or California General Order 95, and other ASCE/IEEE/CIGRE standards

  • Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD)

  • Transmission Line Modeling (PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole) experience is a plus

  • Experience with lattice towers is a plus

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position

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