Transmission Project Engineer

Transmission Project Engineer – Electrical Consultants, Inc.

Office location options:
Columbus, NE;
Omaha, NE;
Lincoln, NE.

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm providing engineering, system planning, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing, and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. The firm serves system voltages from 4.16 kV to 765 kV. ECI is opening an office in Nebraska and seeks a Transmission Project Engineer to help start and grow this new location.

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines.
• Material procurement and construction support through line energization.
• Develop design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documentation for construction of power line facilities.
• Create project scope documents; use PLS‑CADD software for finite element design modeling.
• Engineer structures and foundations; develop loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets.
• Produce staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits.
• Prepare material and construction specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing projects, client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring design staff, ensuring quality assurance, and overseeing design personnel.

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of project and design engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills; ability to work effectively in a team.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy; willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principals, applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
• Basic project management skills and ability to oversee and direct design personnel.
• PE license preferred.
• Applicant must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
• Occasional travel and driving required; subject to client‑mandated drug and background checks; subject to ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements.

• Salary commensurate with experience and education.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan.
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continued professional education reimbursement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.