Basic Purpose
Provides comprehensive civil/structural engineering design services for substation and/or transmission facilities, and to ensure that these facilities are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations.

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NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

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NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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NV Energy has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

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Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited school.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• General engineering principles in the areas of civil, structural and/or transmission engineering design.

Skills such as:

• Analytical, interpersonal and communication.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, database software and working experience with AutoCADD.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. Travel may be required up to 25% of work hours and may consist of travel to remote parts of Nevada in order to scope substation sites or transmission alignments and support design and construction. Walking over rugged terrain at high elevation may be required.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• For substation and transmission projects:
  • Provides civil engineering knowledge to develop plans for sitework including grading, off-site improvements, drainage facilities, fencing and block walls, and landscaping. In addition, completes calculations and prepares designs for substation steel structures, foundations, and control enclosures.
  • Provides civil engineering expertise to transmission line engineering analysis, route analysis and selection, calculations for line design (includes structure loading, foundation design and conductor sag), specifies materials and evaluates bid documents and technical submittals, and completes the construction package.
  • Assists in the acquisition of all necessary construction approvals and permits from the authority having jurisdiction.
• Develops economical, technically feasible, reliable transmission and substation civil/structural designs with significant supervision and guidance. Applies engineering principles, theories and concepts in the design of transmission and substation civil projects.
• Assists in scoping, routing, and siting substation and transmission line projects and evaluates alternatives in order to find the best value.
• Provides accurate cost estimates and schedule input for use in company budgeting procedures such that cash flow requirements are identified.
• Coordinates and interacts professionally with internal and external customers and stakeholders to ensure a successful project.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.