Overhead Transmission Manager

About the Role Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers in Kiewit's Power Delivery division to design and deliver high-voltage overhead transmission projects nationwide. The Overhead Transmission Manager will oversee concept routing, structure selection, detailed design, and construction support across projects from 12 kV to 500 kV, ensuring technical excellence and safe, on-time delivery. What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of transmission engineers and designers working on overhead line projects.
• Oversee development of conceptual designs, including routing studies, structure type evaluation, conductor selection, and constructability assessments.
• Review and approve detailed design deliverables such as Plan & profile drawings, structure loading and design packages, hardware and conductor specification, foundation load requirements, bills of material and construction work packages.
• Ensure effective use of industry standard tools such as PLS CADD, PLS POLE, and SAG10; PLS TOWER experience preferred.
• Manage project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation to meet client and project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and construction risks to support safe and efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate closely with substation, civil, structural, environmental, and construction teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs and resolving field issues.
• Contribute to team growth by developing standards, improving processes, and mentoring junior staff.
• Manage schedule and budget; deliverables, quality, and compliance.
• Interface with other Kiewit operating districts and construction project leadership.
• Visit construction sites, meet in client offices, and travel to supplier facilities as required by projects.
• Location-based responsibilities: Raleigh, NC-based role with regional travel as needed. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least ten years of experience performing overhead transmission engineering-related duties.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE; PLS-TOWER experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MFAD, LPILE, and geotechnical considerations for foundation design preferred.
• Knowledge of client and industry standards including NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and RUS.
• Experience leading teams and projects; experience managing direct reports with timesheets, performance appraisals, and resource planning preferred.
• High motivation, strong work ethic, ethics and integrity, and commitment to safety.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; team-oriented yet capable of independent work to meet deadlines.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. Nice to Have
• PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE; PLS-TOWER experience preferred.
• MFAD, LPILE experience preferred.