Transmission Line Engineer

This position joins an adept team of engineers who are responsible for all aspects of transmission line design and analysis. Evergy transmission line engineers are valued technical experts within the company. They collaborate thoroughly with project managers, professionals in other departments (substation, construction, real estate, permitting, planning, etc.), along with external stakeholders and customers to ensure safe and efficient project completion. Regular job functions include line routing, structure configuration selection and loading design, foundation design, budget estimates, structure spotting, and creation of construction drawings with bills of material. Additionally, engineers conduct reviews for internal and external projects that impact existing or planned transmission facilities.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to become an expert on the transmission system rather than just focusing on isolated projects. Other exciting aspects of this role include :

• Improving reliability and resiliency of the grid on both a local and regional level.
• Opportunity for drivable site visits before, during, and after construction of projects.
• The capacity to create or contribute to technical tools, policies, and procedures related to your interests.
• Engaging with high-profile customers to bring new green generation to the grid and to provide new data farms, manufacturing, and other new technology to our communities.
• Ensuring that the Bulk Electric System can withstand extreme weather events and is capable of meeting the electric demand of our customers and the Southwest Power Pool.
• Autonomy to be a trusted decision maker on your projects while receiving support from an experienced, helpful team.
• Meeting customers face to face at project “open house” events where Evergy professionals provide information to and answer questions from those in the community.

Education and Experience Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required.Civil Engineering degree preferred.

Engieneer II - 2 or more years of engineering experience.

Staff Engineer - 4 or more years of engineering experience.

Sr. Engineer - Typically possesses 8 or more years of engineering experience and an active member of a recognized industry committee or published in recognized technical journals or at minimum has two related career experiences or clearly demonstrated team leadership abilities on critical projects. Engineering in Training (EIT) certification required.

Lead Engineer - Typically possesses 14 or more years of engineering experience. Professional Engineering license preferred. Proven expertise in key functional areas, demonstrated leadership abilities and wide breadth of business understanding.

Principal Engineer - Typically possesses 20 or more years of engineering experience. Advanced technical degree preferred. Professional Engineering license required. Proven ability to mentor and the knowledge and ability to handle significant or complex problems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required :

The ideal candidate must :

This role requires :

The following skills are preferred :

Licenses, Certificates, Bonding and / or Testing Required : Must have a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to EITs or PEs.

Working Conditions :

Conditions will vary from office to substation and transmission line field environments. Must be able to work additional hours on short notice in office and field settings through normal and severe weather conditions. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer : The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.