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Moreover, navigating through permitting requirements can often stall the design and implementation of modern transmission and distribution assets.\nBy harnessing our expertise and providing cutting-edge solutions, NV5 steps in as a leader, to enhance transmission system capacity, fortify against fire and storm risks, and elevate the reliability of electrical service for utility customers. Leveraging proprietary design methodologies and state-of-the-art modeling software, we tackle complex site-specific obstacles head-on, reducing construction timelines and costs associated with electrical distribution and transmission improvements.\nAs our Transmission Line Engineer III, you will support our growing Overhead (OH) Electric Transmission practice.\nYou will be part of a team working on routing, design, and execution of high voltage overhead transmission design projects (60kV to 500kV) and will be involved in all facets of transmission line projects as you grow your career with us.\nThis is a hybrid position based in one of our Southern California offices (San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine)\nJoin us in embracing innovative solutions that pave the way for a resilient energy future.\nResponsibilities\nRouting and design of transmission lines utilizing the Power Line Systems software suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER.\nQA/QC of PLS-CADD model and job packages before external submittals \nStructure analysis and foundation design, job package creation, developing design criteria and specifications, specification and procurement of materials, project cost estimating, and quality control reviews.\nConstruction support and direct interaction with construction crews.\nWill prepare drawings and documentation for construction of transmission line projects.\nProviding leadership, guidance, instruction, and training to less experienced staff members.\nRequirements\n5-10 years of progressive overhead transmission engineering experience.\nTechnically proficient to QA/QC a wide variety of T-Line project submittals before packages are sent to clients.\nB.S. Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.\nM.S. Degree in realted engineering field is preferred.\nExperience with Civil/Structural Transmission Line disciplines (Steel Pole Design, Foundation Design.)\nTower Design w/ PLS-TOWER not required, but a plus.\nExperience 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.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California preferred.\nThe pay range for this California position is $95,000- $135,000 annual salary; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.\nRecruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. 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