Transmission Line Engineer

Kosmos Group•Diamond Bar, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substations, and distribution. The Transmission Engineering team is hiring a Transmission Line Engineer to support its growing Transmission & Distribution practice in the Diamond Bar office. This is a hybrid position, with three days in the office and two days working from home. The successful candidate will contribute to transmission line routing and design across projects ranging from new facilities to rebuilds. They will prepare technical deliverables, support project engineers and managers, assist with construction documentation and field support, and help maintain the company's collaborative culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. The role may involve domestic and international travel as needed for project support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certificate.
At least 2 years of experience with Power Line Systems-based programs, such as PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE, or at least 2 years of transmission line design experience.
Strong attention to detail, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for project support.

Nice To Haves

Prior engineering consulting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited college.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.

Responsibilities

Route and design transmission line projects, from new facilities to rebuilt facilities, using Power Line Systems software.
Prepare technical content and deliverables while working with multidisciplinary teams under the guidance of an assigned Project Engineer or Manager.
Perform sag-tension calculations for transmission tower loading.
Design and analyze structures and prepare loading trees.
Assist in developing design criteria and specifications for transmission line design and material procurement.
Perform peer quality checks.
Apply transmission industry codes and standards.
Assist the Engineer of Record in preparing construction documents, including plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, and foundation and assembly drawings.
Assist the Engineer of Record on complex projects and serve as lead engineer on smaller projects.
Provide construction support for high-voltage transmission line projects.
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the company.
Conduct field site visits and serve as a liaison between engineering and construction teams.
Apply engineering principles and technical experience to address project issues and recommend solutions.
Perform additional duties as assigned.