Transmission Engineer Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Kiewit hires Transmission Engineers to design, manage, and deliver high-voltage infrastructure projects across the U.S. The company has a well-established process for sponsoring international engineers in this function, making it a realistic target if you're on a work visa or transitioning from student status.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 178948
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our Power Delivery team and support a wide range of transmission line projects across the U.S. This role focuses on the engineering and design of overhead transmission systems from 12 kV up to 500 kV, serving utilities and energy clients on both traditional engineering design and EPC style project execution.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available. We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
Location
This position is based out of our office in Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed engineering and analysis for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, line routing, conductor selection, insulation coordination, and hardware specification.
- Develop and review design deliverables such as plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation loads, bill of materials, and construction packages.
- Use industry-standard software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole/Tower, SAG10) to model and optimize transmission line designs.
- Support conceptual and feasibility studies by evaluating routing options, environmental constraints, constructability considerations, and cost impacts.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
- Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor data, and resolving field issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
- 5-7 years of experience with overhead transmission line design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
- Familiarity with PLS-CADD and related transmission design tools.
- Understanding NESC, ASCE, and utility-specific design standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Interest in supporting projects from early conceptual design through construction.
Working Conditions
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 178948
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our Power Delivery team and support a wide range of transmission line projects across the U.S. This role focuses on the engineering and design of overhead transmission systems from 12 kV up to 500 kV, serving utilities and energy clients on both traditional engineering design and EPC style project execution.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry. Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available. We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
Location
This position is based out of our office in Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed engineering and analysis for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, line routing, conductor selection, insulation coordination, and hardware specification.
- Develop and review design deliverables such as plan & profile drawings, structure loading trees, foundation loads, bill of materials, and construction packages.
- Use industry-standard software (e.g., PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole/Tower, SAG10) to model and optimize transmission line designs.
- Support conceptual and feasibility studies by evaluating routing options, environmental constraints, constructability considerations, and cost impacts.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
- Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and risk assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Provide engineering support during procurement and construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor data, and resolving field issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
- 5-7 years of experience with overhead transmission line design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
- Familiarity with PLS-CADD and related transmission design tools.
- Understanding NESC, ASCE, and utility-specific design standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Interest in supporting projects from early conceptual design through construction.
Working Conditions
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Transmission Engineer Jobs at Kiewit Jobs
Align your credentials with U.S. PE standards
Kiewit's transmission projects often require or reward Professional Engineer licensure. If your engineering credentials are from outside the U.S., get them evaluated by a NACES-approved service before applying so hiring managers can assess equivalency without delays.
Target project-stage openings at regional offices
Kiewit staffs transmission roles by active project pipeline, not headcount cycles. Watch for openings tied to specific regions with high grid expansion activity, since those postings move faster from interview to offer than general corporate requisitions.
Understand how TN status fits this role
Canadian and Mexican engineers often qualify for TN status under the engineer category, which has no USCIS lottery and can be obtained at the border. Confirm with your Kiewit HR contact that your specific transmission job duties map cleanly to the TN engineer classification.
Prepare for PERM timing on employer-sponsored Green Cards
If Kiewit moves you toward an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card, the DOL PERM labor certification process runs independently of your H-1B status. Start tracking your priority date early. Current processing adds months to an already multi-year timeline for many Indian-born engineers.
Use Migrate Mate to find open transmission roles
Transmission Engineer openings at energy contractors fill quickly and aren't always visible on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Kiewit roles that include visa sponsorship, so you're applying to verified postings rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
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Find Transmission Engineer at Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Transmission Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Transmission Engineers. The company has a consistent track record of filing H-1B petitions for engineering roles across its energy and infrastructure divisions. Because H-1B cap filings are tied to the April lottery window, your job offer and I-129 petition paperwork need to be in order well before the March registration period opens each year.
Which visa types are commonly used for Transmission Engineer roles at Kiewit?
H-1B is the most common path for Transmission Engineers at Kiewit, but the company also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals, J-1 for trainees in qualifying programs, and employer-sponsored Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories for longer-term hires. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications and experience does Kiewit expect for Transmission Engineer roles?
Kiewit typically looks for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, with hands-on experience in high-voltage transmission design, protection and control systems, or substation engineering. Familiarity with NERC standards and tools like PSCAD or ETAP strengthens your candidacy. Professional Engineer licensure is valued, particularly for roles that involve stamping drawings or leading client-facing design work.
How do I apply for Transmission Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
You can apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to browse Kiewit's open Transmission Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship availability. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect specific transmission project experience, including voltage levels and project delivery methods. Kiewit's recruiting process for engineering roles typically involves a technical screen followed by interviews with the project or regional team.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship at Kiewit?
The H-1B cap lottery opens in March for an October 1 start date, so you need a signed offer and filed registration before that window closes. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer can file an H-1B extension under the cap-gap rule if your OPT expires between April and September 30, keeping you work-authorized. Starting conversations with Kiewit recruiters by January gives enough lead time to complete the Labor Condition Application with DOL before the USCIS registration period.
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