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Excel Engineering

Powertrain testing and emissions regulation compliance

Transmission Line Construction Inspector

Full-Time
$55 - $70/hr+ 401(k) Match
Senior
Bachelor's
Amarillo, TX, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A strong background in utility construction, particularly power transmission and distribution, is required.
  • Detailed knowledge of transmission construction practices is required.
  • Ability to inspect all aspects of transmission construction, including pole location spotting, drilling and foundations, direct burial installation, framing, stringing, and finish out.
  • Ability to verify that work performed by the prime construction contractor complies with client construction standards and engineering prints.
  • Ability to read plans and specifications, including schematic diagrams, electrical diagrams, metering diagrams, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Seven or more years of experience in the electrical utility transmission and distribution field.
  • Strong management, coordination, and communication abilities; proven leadership experience; safety-mindedness and a thorough understanding of construction site protocols.
  • Data collection, management, and analysis skills and experience.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
  • Provide hands-on supervision of construction activities throughout the project, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Conduct daily inspections and safety observations, document milestones, and generate reports.
  • Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and engineering teams to facilitate successful project execution.
  • Capture field changes to the design.
  • Ensure the constructor uses the proper materials in the proper place on the project.
  • Review project discrepancies with appropriate parties.
  • Communicate routinely or daily with the responsible client parties.
  • Take precautions to protect the client’s equipment, materials, and customers, and represent the client appropriately.
  • Maintain effective communication with onsite teams and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
  • Use Microsoft Office Excel and other software for reporting and documentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in a relevant field such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Renewable Energy Technology, or equivalent field experience.
  • Knowledge of electrical and/or civil-related construction methodologies.

About the company

Excel Engineering provides testing services for all powertrain types, including ICE, EV, HEV, hydrogen, and battery systems. Its facilities feature over 40 engine testing cells across three locations, testing up to 5500 HP, and chassis dynos, supporting emissions testing, regulatory compliance, and development work. It also offers battery performance, environmental, and abuse testing, as well as service accumulation and DV/PV testing for OEMs during ramp-ups. The company differentiates itself with a broad, specialized suite of powertrain test capabilities—covering emissions, HV battery systems, e-motors, power transmission, and certification testing for ATV, SXS, motorcycles, and other vehicles under 40 CFR standards—combined with custom test development in collaboration with customers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective testing solutions that accelerate product development and ensure regulatory compliance across traditional and emerging powertrain technologies.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Des Moines, Iowa

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fusion's January 2026 investment provides capital for scaling and facility expansion.
  • Excel's blue-chip OEM customer base supports repeat testing programs across vehicle lifecycles.
  • The Detroit-area Ricardo partnership and battery-testing expansion widen reach into hybrid and EV markets.

What critics are saying

  • Fusion's acquisition signals Excel needed outside capital to fund growth and modernization.
  • A new Q2 2026 chassis dynamometer launch demands execution; delays would hit OEM credibility.
  • Powertrain and emissions testing faces EV transition pressure, threatening core engine-testing demand by 2027.

What makes Excel Engineering unique

  • Excel Engineering's 2002-founded testing platform spans engines, batteries, powertrains, and certification.
  • Doug Sobotka kept control after Fusion's January 6, 2026 acquisition, preserving continuity.
  • Its Mount Ayr Battery Tech Center offers 30+ cells and 2,000-volt testing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Business Wire
Jan 7th, 2026
Excel Engineering, Inc. Announces New Partnership and Strategic Investment from Fusion Capital Partners

Excel Engineering, Inc. (“Excel” or “the Company”), a North American provider of testing services for engine, powertrain, battery systems and fuel types acro...