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Description
The Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including underground and overhead high voltage transmission lines. The Assistant Civil/Transmission Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting transmission line plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.
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Assists in the transmission line design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
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Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects involving high voltage (69-500kV) transmission lines.
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Assists in designing transmission line components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers including plan and profile drawings, structure load diagrams and foundation drawings.
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Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil and structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil/structural engineering services industry.
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Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.
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Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
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Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of high voltage transmission lines.
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Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
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Or Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
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Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
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Basic knowledge in standard civil/structural engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
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Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
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Basic computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and civil/structural analysis programs.
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
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Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
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Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
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Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
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This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
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EEO/Disabled/Veterans
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Job Engineering
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Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
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Schedule: Full-time
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Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
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Req ID: 252207
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Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-JF #T&D
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