Transmission Line Engineer bei Evergy

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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:

• be driven to overcome dynamic challenges as part of a cooperative project team.
• possess an inquisitive, detail oriented, critical thinking mindset, with initiative to understand the “why’s” behind design standards and the perspectives of all stakeholders.
• have demonstrated effective organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with others.
• show initiative, be a self-starter, and be team oriented.
• be able to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, and use good judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

This role requires:

• a mechanical aptitude and proficient knowledge of basic engineering principles and advanced mathematics.
• the ability to plan, design, and supervise a project to completion, within time and budgetary constraints.

The following skills are preferred:

• a working knowledge of power systems.
• proficiency in PLS-CADD/PLS-POLE, foundation design software such as MFAD or LPile, and AutoCAD.
• proficiency in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, and database software.
• working knowledge of all governing codes and regulations, including the National Electric Safety Code.

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.

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