Job Description

Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm, specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more .

At Kosmos Group , we foster an open, collaborative, and supportive culture. We believe our employees reach their full potential when they feel valued and empowered through innovation, teamwork, and growth. We deliver reliable solutions for the future and are a positive influence in our communities .

Our Transmission Engineering team is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice. This is a hybrid position, working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of transmission line routing and design. Specific areas of responsibility are provided below.

Job Description

• Routing and design of transmission lines utilizing Power Line Systems software
• Sag tension calculation for transmission tower loading. Structure design and analysis and preparing loading trees
• Developing design criteria and specifications for the transmission line design and procurement of materials
• Project cost estimating and quality control reviews
• Should be familiar with Transmission industry codes and standards.
• Assist Engineer of Record in preparing construction documents including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings
• Assist Engineer of Record with complex projects and be the lead engineer for smaller projects
• Assist the Engineer of Record in preparing specifications and project design criteria
• Provide construction support for high voltage transmission line project
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members
• Provide field support during construction
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college
• Minimum 4 years of transmission line design experience
• Experience in Power Line System-based programs (i.e., PLS Suite of software including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Travel may be required for up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior engineering consulting experience is preferred
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or P.Eng is a plus

For California Only: This position's base salary range approximation is $108K - $140K, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc.

We’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. This is an exciting time to join our team as we gear up to grow and tackle future challenges. We prioritize safety, foster collaboration, act with integrity, respect all perspectives, and embrace forward-thinking. Are you ready to be a part of the journey?

Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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