[Hiring] Engineer II @Exo Group

Role Description

A developing professional engineering role responsible for defined transmission line design components, smaller work packages, and increasingly independent field engineering and construction-support activities. The role applies established engineering methods, recognizes common field and design issues, and coordinates assigned work with limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform overhead transmission line engineering and design assignments across applicable voltage classes and project types, consistent with demonstrated competency and assigned level.
• Own defined design components or smaller work packages and 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
• Coordinate inputs and deliver assigned work within established scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• 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.
• Perform defined on-site field engineering assignments with periodic guidance, including:
  • Constructability reviews
  • Evaluation of field conditions
  • Comparison of installed work with approved drawings, specifications, utility requirements, and applicable codes and standards
  • Coordination of routine technical questions with construction and inspection teams
  • Prepare clear issue documentation and recommended resolutions for senior 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, field conditions, construction deviations, deficiencies, and potential non-conformances; promptly elevate safety-critical or technically significant issues through the project escalation process.
• Coordinate with field engineers and inspectors to translate engineering requirements into clear acceptance criteria and to obtain complete, traceable supporting documentation.
• Track assigned deficiencies and support resolution, verification, and closure of corrective actions, including punch-list verification and follow-up within delegated authority; maintain independence, objectivity, and clear separation between observation, engineering recommendation, and owner acceptance authority.
• Provide informal guidance to Engineer I staff and designers and perform peer checks of routine work.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (civil, mechanical or electrical engineering).
• Typically 5-10 years of relevant transmission line engineering, construction support, field engineering, or related utility experience.
• FE/EIT certification preferred. Progress toward PE licensure is expected where the position supports engineering decisions or future responsible charge.
• 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; working knowledge of 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

110,000-150,000 Annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Reports To

Manager, Transmission Line Engineering