Kosmos Group
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Paid time off
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Vision insurance
Kosmos Group is an engineering consulting firm, specializing in electrical power generation, transmission, substation, and distribution. We support public and private utilities, consultants, and contractors across the U.S. and Canada, providing end-to-end engineering solutions, including conceptual design, feasibility study, detailed design, construction drawing package, field inspection, project closeout documentation, and more.
At Kosmos Group, we foster an open, collaborative, and supportive culture. We believe our employees reach their full potential when they feel valued and empowered through innovation, teamwork, and growth. We deliver reliable solutions for the future and are a positive influence in our communities.
Job Description
The primary duties include: Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures in the transmission engineering industry. Use appropriate technology and methodology to select transmission line routes, line layout, and optimization, for new transmission lines or upgrades, and find non-standard design solutions. Model transmission structures using Power Line Systems (PLS) software including any underbuilds and third-party attachments, guying, and Communication Infrastructure Providers. Oversee structure design and analysis and prepare loading trees. Perform quality reviews for transmission projects, including using design-specific tools such as PLS-CADD PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE. Work with the engineering team and lead engineers to identify any gap in the quality process and work with the lead engineers to improve the project delivery quality by addressing those gaps. Coordinate design activities with other disciplines (Civil/structural, telecom, transmission, etc.). Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the firm in the areas of transmission line and structure projects. Leads engineering components of projects including preparing budgets, cost estimates and reporting project engineering performance. Provide guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering department, mentoring, and guiding less experienced engineers. Identification and communication of technical risks associated with projects. Analyzes trends in project performance metrics and makes recommendations to the project management team on corrective actions. Oversight of engineering work required to meet deliverable milestones. Ensures projects are closed out and archived in a timely manner in accordance with applicable procedure. Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and support the development of new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals are met. Serves as technical advisor for the team and in most cases, the primary technical point of contact for the client. Support the client in developing or updating their transmission line design standards on subjects related to transmission structures and grid/fire hardening. Support proposal development. Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Minimum 12 years of related experience (e.g., routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities). A Professional Engineer licensure (P.Eng in Canada or P.E. in the USA). Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS Suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.). Expert Working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER. Expert Working knowledge of GO95, NESC and Wildfire Mitigation are a plus. Expert Knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software to execute production. Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook). Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel. Preferred Qualifications
EPC experience preferred. A master’s degree is a plus. This position's base salary range approximation is $165K - $195K, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc. Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This is a remote position.
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The primary duties include: Applies expert knowledge of commonly used transmission concepts, practices, codes, and procedures in the transmission engineering industry. Use appropriate technology and methodology to select transmission line routes, line layout, and optimization, for new transmission lines or upgrades, and find non-standard design solutions. Model transmission structures using Power Line Systems (PLS) software including any underbuilds and third-party attachments, guying, and Communication Infrastructure Providers. Oversee structure design and analysis and prepare loading trees. Perform quality reviews for transmission projects, including using design-specific tools such as PLS-CADD PLS-TOWER and PLS-POLE. Work with the engineering team and lead engineers to identify any gap in the quality process and work with the lead engineers to improve the project delivery quality by addressing those gaps. Coordinate design activities with other disciplines (Civil/structural, telecom, transmission, etc.). Creating, improving, facilitating, and teaching training courses to the project team and department. Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the firm in the areas of transmission line and structure projects. Leads engineering components of projects including preparing budgets, cost estimates and reporting project engineering performance. Provide guidance and instruction to the transmission engineering department, mentoring, and guiding less experienced engineers. Identification and communication of technical risks associated with projects. Analyzes trends in project performance metrics and makes recommendations to the project management team on corrective actions. Oversight of engineering work required to meet deliverable milestones. Ensures projects are closed out and archived in a timely manner in accordance with applicable procedure. Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and support the development of new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals are met. Serves as technical advisor for the team and in most cases, the primary technical point of contact for the client. Support the client in developing or updating their transmission line design standards on subjects related to transmission structures and grid/fire hardening. Support proposal development. Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Minimum 12 years of related experience (e.g., routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities). A Professional Engineer licensure (P.Eng in Canada or P.E. in the USA). Experience in 69kV to 500kV line design and advanced knowledge in Power Line system-based programs (i.e., PLS Suite including PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, etc.). Expert Working knowledge of PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER. Expert Working knowledge of GO95, NESC and Wildfire Mitigation are a plus. Expert Knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems/software to execute production. Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook). Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel. Preferred Qualifications
EPC experience preferred. A master’s degree is a plus. This position's base salary range approximation is $165K - $195K, depending on numerous factors such as applicable experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, geographical location, etc. Kosmos Group is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This is a remote position.
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