[Hiring] Engineer I @Exo Group

Role Description

An entry-level engineering role that supports overhead transmission line design, analysis, project execution, and field engineering assignments under the direction of experienced engineers. The role builds foundational competency in transmission line systems, engineering tools, construction practices, documentation, and professional judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform overhead transmission line engineering and design assignments across applicable voltage classes and project types, consistent with demonstrated competency and assigned level.
• Develop, review, or support complete transmission line design packages, including:
  • Plan and profile drawings
  • Lattice tower and steel pole design
  • Structural analysis and tower modeling
  • Structure framing
  • Load and design drawings
  • Insulator details
  • Grounding
  • Guying and anchors
  • Foundations
  • Sag and tension data
  • Bills of material
  • Technical specifications
• Use PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, and other applicable transmission line, tower modeling, structural analysis, and foundation design tools under the level of review appropriate for the position.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, clients, construction personnel, inspectors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support schedule, quality, and deliverable commitments.
• Apply applicable codes, standards, utility criteria, approved drawings, specifications, and engineering practices in the preparation and review of work products.
• Support on-site field engineering under close supervision, including:
  • Constructability reviews
  • Field observations
  • Measurements
  • Comparison of installed work with approved drawings, specifications, utility requirements, and applicable codes and standards
  • Prepare photographs, notes, logs, and draft technical documentation for review
• Review or support review of contractor submittals, requests for information, material documentation, inspection records, as-built information, turnover packages, punch-list items, and project acceptance documentation as assigned.
• Identify and document design discrepancies, construction deviations, deficiencies, and potential non-conformances; promptly escalate safety-critical or technically significant issues and seek guidance when requirements, field conditions, or results are unclear.
• Refer technical decisions to the supervising engineer and do not make independent acceptance or design-change decisions.
• Complete assigned calculations, model updates, drawing revisions, quantity takeoffs, and data checks using established methods and templates.
• Perform first-level quality checks of personal work and incorporate reviewer comments accurately and promptly.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (civil, mechanical or electrical engineering).
• Typically 0–5 years of relevant engineering or internship/co-op experience.
• FE/EIT certification is preferred or expected to be pursued in accordance with the employee development plan.
• Transmission line design knowledge appropriate for the assigned grade, including structures, foundations, conductors, grounding, clearances, loading, and constructability.
• Experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-Pole appropriate for the assigned grade; exposure to PLS-Tower, tower modeling, and structural or foundation design software is preferred where relevant.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with engineering calculations, technical reports, and document control systems is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work across office and field teams, manage assigned priorities, and document technical decisions objectively.

Requirements

• Ability to perform computer-based engineering and document review for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, field reviews, inspections, and construction support assignments as required.
• Ability to safely navigate utility rights-of-way, active construction areas, uneven terrain, and outdoor environments while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to review detailed drawings, models, calculations, materials, and construction conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of plans, field equipment, or related materials.

Mental and Cognitive Work Demands

• Ability to analyze complex technical information and apply engineering principles to solve problems.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy while performing engineering calculations, modeling, and design review.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects or deadlines in a professional work environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering codes, standards, and technical documents.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and make informed engineering decisions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• 10 paid holidays

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

70,000-110,000 Annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Reports To

Manager, Transmission Line Engineering