Assistant Transmission Engineer, Mechanical- Overhead Transmission (Kansas City)

The Assistant Transmission Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Assistant Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.
• Assists in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams and foundation drawings.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. 
• Assists with compiling studies and reports.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.