Senior Project Engineer - Transmission Line Group

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Senor Project Engineer I to provide additional support in our Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Department in our Boise, Idaho office. 

The successful candidate will be able to lead, support and/or coordinate the following:

POWER Culture Foster our culture of “Do good work, Have fun, Make money” Develop innovative client-focused solutions Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative Encourage growth, engagement, and accountability among team members Work in a team environment to solve and build strong internal and external relationships Maintain a healthy relationship with colleagues and foster areas of improvement where needed Project Support Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule Conduct weekly or bi-weekly project meetings to clearly outline upcoming deliverables and tasks with responsible personnel identified Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-discipline projects, both internal and external to POWER Identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve project work flow Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning Facilitate and adhere to POWER’s QA/QC procedures, Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues Develop Transmission Line design knowledge pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, steel pole performance loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support Lead project teams with up to five (5) people Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities as needed.  Project Manager (PM) Support Support Project Manager with project status reports Work with PM’s to develop scope, schedule and budget for new projects. Work with PM’s to identify out of scope items and support work scope variances Provide weekly or bi-weekly project updates and project forecasting Lead and/or support PM meetings with clients, both in person and remotely Develop client relationships allowing POWER the opportunity to position ourselves to win future work Department Support Support department resource forecast planning for upcoming and current project loads to identify any additional support required for the projects Participate in new hire recruiting, screening and review processes Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures Discuss project and/or department personnel conflicts, performance issues, and collaborate on a suitable approach to constructively provide a successful resolution    Contribute in the Business Planning and Budgeting Required Education/Experience: 10+ years experience in the transmission field of managing projects and leading multi-disciplined teams. Strong understanding to transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation.  The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel. Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite. Preferred Education/Experience: Field program planning, management, and execution. Subcontractor management. Cost estimating and scheduling. Field experience and OSHA HAZWOPER and Supervisor training. MBA degree from an accredited university. Experience using ArcGIS, Oracle Crystal Ball, CAD, LPILE, SHAFT.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision  Paid Holidays  Vacation/Paid Sick Leave  Voluntary Life Insurance  401K  Telehealth Benefit covers all providers  Maternity and Paternity Leave  New Dads and Moms Benefit program  Fertility Benefits  Gender affirming care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

EOE, including disability/vets Email