Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Vision insurance

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 Principal Transmission Line Engineer. The primary duties include:

Job Description

Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures in the transmission engineering industry

Use appropriate technology and methodology to select transmission line routes, line layout, and optimization, for new transmission lines or upgrades, and find non-standard design solutions

Model transmission structures using Power Line Systems (PLS) software including any underbuilds and third-party attachments, guying, and Communication Infrastructure Providers

Oversee structure design and analysis and prepare loading trees

Perform quality reviews for transmission projects, including using design-specific tools such as PLS-CADD PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE

Work with the engineering team and lead engineers to identify any gap in the quality process and work with the lead engineers to improve the project delivery quality by addressing those gaps

Coordinate design activities with other disciplines (Civil/structural, telecom, transmission, etc.)

Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department

Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the firm in the areas of transmission line and structure projects

Leads engineering components of projects including preparing budgets, cost estimates and reporting project engineering performance

Provide guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering department, mentoring, and guiding less experienced engineers

Identification and communication of technical risks associated with projects

Analyzes trends in project performance metrics and makes recommendations to the project management team on corrective actions

Oversight of engineering work required to meet deliverable milestones

Ensures projects are closed out and archived in a timely manner in accordance with applicable procedure

Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and support the development of new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals are met

Serves as technical advisor for the team and in most cases, the primary technical point of contact for the client

Support the client in developing or updating their transmission line design standards on subjects related to transmission structures and grid/fire hardening

Support proposal development

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Minimum 12 years of related experience (e.g., routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities)

A Professional Engineer licensure (P.Eng in Canada or P.E. in the USA)

Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS Suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.)

Expert Working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER

Expert Working knowledge of GO95, NESC and Wildfire Mitigation are a plus

Expert 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

Preferred Qualifications

EPC experience preferred

A master’s degree is a plus

This position's base salary range approximation is $165K - $195K, 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.

This is a remote position.