About the role
- 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops economical, technically feasible, reliable transmission and substation civil/structural designs with moderate supervision and guidance. Provides Civil Engineering expertise to develop plans for grading, foundation, landscaping, off-site improvements, fencing and block walls, substation steel structures and technical drainage studies. Provides complex engineering analysis, route analysis, and calculations for line design, (e.g. structures, foundations, and conductor sag). Acquires all necessary grading, building and construction permits for assigned projects. Provides accurate cost estimates for use in company budgeting procedures such that cash flow requirements are identified. Provides coordination and communication with other departments such that total project schedules and expenditures are maintained in accordance with commitments. Provides input for development of detailed project schedules and update project management system to reflect the status of projects assigned. Monitors project expenditures, and practice cost control such that project commitments are met. Evaluates bids for materials and labor according to engineering specifications, thereby ensuring that the Company will acquire the most cost-effective products and services. Provides assistance and guidance to other departments and districts in the solution of non-standard or complex civil/structural design problems. Performs related duties as assigned. Essential Education, Skills, and Environment Education and
- Experience Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering and 2-4 years of related experience. Specialized
- Knowledge and Skills Excellent organization and communication skills. Ability to understand basic project management. Equipment and Applications PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Work Environment and Physical Demands General office environment. No special physical demands required. Note Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level. Note Immigration Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov. 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.
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. NV Energy has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and