Transmission Project Engineer

Overview

As an Energy Transmission Project Engineer at KCI, you will support and coordinate the successful execution of electric transmission projects from planning and design through construction. Working closely with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership, coordinate engineering activities and deliverables, monitor scope, schedule, budget, and project risks, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, utility requirements, client standards, and KCI quality procedures for successful project execution. Projects may include new transmission facilities, line rebuilds, capacity upgrades, and infrastructure modernization required to accommodate load growth, generation interconnections, aging assets, and evolving reliability and resiliency needs.

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Key Technical Skills Required:

• Understanding of the transmission-system drivers that influence project development, including accelerated load growth, large-load and data-center development, new and retiring generation, transmission congestion, transfer-capacity limitations, aging infrastructure, and regional reliability and resiliency requirements.
• Ability to translate transmission-planning requirements into practical engineering solutions for new lines, rebuilds, uprating, reconductoring, and other capacity or reliability improvements, including consideration of advanced conductors, grid-enhancing technologies, constructability, permitting constraints, phasing, and lifecycle cost.
• Working knowledge of overhead and underground electric transmission-line design, including route development, structure spotting, conductor selection, grounding, clearances, and right-of-way requirements.
• Proficiency with transmission design and analysis software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and applicable GIS platforms.
• Ability to perform or review line-loading, sag-tension, structural, clearance, and foundation analyses under normal, extreme-weather, and construction loading conditions.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards, including the NESC, ASCE standards, OSHA requirements, utility criteria, and federal, state, and local permitting requirements.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate survey, geotechnical, environmental, civil, structural, electrical, and right-of-way information affecting transmission design.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, design criteria, plan and profile drawings, structure schedules, material specifications, construction packages, and technical reports.
• Ability to evaluate transmission routing alternatives, constructability, access requirements, environmental constraints, outage considerations, and lifecycle costs.
• Knowledge of transmission-line materials and equipment, including conductors, shield wires or OPGW, insulators, hardware, poles, towers, foundations, and grounding systems.
• Ability to develop engineering quantities, cost estimates, design schedules, technical scopes, and assumptions appropriate to the project phase.
• Strong technical review and quality-control skills, including identifying design conflicts, managing interdisciplinary interfaces, resolving technical comments, and documenting engineering decisions

Project Management and Leadership:

• Plan, develop, coordinate and direct projects or engineering programs.
• Design and prepare deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful completion within defined timelines and budgets.
• Supervise subordinate supervisors or team leaders.
• Conduct research in problem areas of scope and complexity.
• Serve as a staff specialist, applying advanced theories and concepts.
• Assist in proposals, negotiations, and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal departments for client relationship development.
• Manage work routines and assign job activities.
• Attend project team meetings.
• Provide task performance reports.
• Coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance.
• Serve as task manager of select projects.

Training, Development, and Compliance:

• Mentor and train staff.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects comply with ISO standards as outline in the Market Specific Quality Control Manual.
• Conduct employee performance appraisals, when applicable.
• Develop professional relationships through active participation in industry associations and community involvement.
• Identify and assist in attracting talent to KCI.

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
• Work with the Project Manager to actively manage project budgets.
• Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets.

Project Execution and Technical Oversight:

• Conduct site visits and gather data.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review and approve shop drawings.
• Compare field data to base plan.
• Prepare preliminary concept designs.
• Read and interpret technical documents.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring engineering projects.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Master’s Degree

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Abilty to maintain required certifications.
• Valid Driver's License

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred:

• Relevant utility, transmission-design, or PLS-CADD training credentials.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.