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 Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support our growing Transmission & Distribution practice in our San Diego or Los Angeles office. 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

• Plan, analyze, and design a variety of transmission line projects primarily with the utilities and other types of projects with multiple stakeholders
• Report directly to a Project Engineer or Project Manager and will have primarily transmission line project planning, analysis, and design responsibilities
• Solid understanding of transmission line project scope & deliverables. Having the ability to identify scope creep provide immediate input and coordinate with the Project Engineer or Project Manager to remedy the situation
• Coordinating with engineers and technical staff to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner
• Coordinating with equipment vendors, clients, and the rest of the design disciplines.
• Lead meetings with clients, other stakeholders, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions
• Following the process of obtaining approvals from various agencies.
• Researching issues related to transmission line projects that impact individual projects
• Writing and editing technical reports and engineering studies
• Preparing plans, specifications, and design packages for transmission line projects.
• Producing technical presentations and design drawings
• Perform detailed studies, review plans, transmission line modelling and design tasks associated with utilities or other types of projects, under the supervision of a project manager.
• Support construction projects with field site visits and construction observation duties, responding to RFIs
• Act as a liaison between Kosmos Group engineering and construction teams
• Certify that company design practices are followed as they relate to their Practice/Discipline deliverables, and they act as a focal point for the company Project Practice/Discipline Team Members
• Schedule and coordinate peer reviews of said tasks including, third-party Practice/Discipline quality reviews of deliverables
• Perform quality reviews for transmission projects, including using design-specific tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE
• Support the project manager and proposal manager to prepare proposal man-hour estimates and technical scopes to support the sales effort.
• Provide guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering department, mentoring, and guiding less experienced engineers
• Approving and Stamping designs and drawings and serving as EOR (Engineer of Record)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• A Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years or more of related experience
• Experience as the technical lead on projects and performing quality reviews
• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure
• Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS, PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)
• Advanced working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER
• Advanced Working knowledge of GO95, NESC and Wildfire Mitigation are a plus
• Advanced Knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software to execute production
• Advanced Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel

For California only, this position's base salary range approximation is $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 and it depends 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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