Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

The Role

Overview

Design overhead transmission lines using CAD, analysis, and code compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • utility authorization
  • engineering calculations
  • cad modeling
  • transmission design
  • quality review
  • code compliance

Tasks

-Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data and engineer redlines. -Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading assessments. -Implement engineering redlines with precision and ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting/drawing. -Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD software for scaled drawings and mapping. -Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations. -Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper -Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations. -Ensure compliance with local regulations, design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), and construction standards. -Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • arcgis
  • civil engineering
  • 2+ years
  • nesc

What You Bring

-Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours and occasional overtime. -Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles. -Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. -Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools. -Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time -2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities -Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC. -Experience with power distribution engineering software (PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD preferred).

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Competitive Compensation -401(k) Retirement Plan -Paid Time Off (PTO) -Tuition Assistance -Employee Discount Program -Holiday Pay -Comprehensive Health Coverage -Pet Insurance

The Company

About Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

-Founded with a mission to revolutionize infrastructure solutions, the company has become a key player in transforming industries worldwide. -Provides integrated solutions across energy, utilities, infrastructure, and more, serving both public and private sectors. -Specializes in complex, large-scale projects requiring innovative approaches, from utility grid enhancements to heavy civil constructions. -Handles projects with high complexity, precision, and safety requirements across critical sectors. -Known for advancing utility infrastructures, contributing to resilient and sustainable energy solutions. -Combines cutting-edge technology with expertise to deliver impactful results globally. -Offers services catering to both traditional infrastructure and emerging industries like renewable energy.

Sector Specialisms

Electrical Infrastructure

Wastewater

Specialty Projects

Critical Infrastructure

Underground Utility

Gas Distribution

Pipeline & Facility Construction

Underground Electric

Pipeline Integrity & Corrosion Protection

Broadband Construction

Industrial

Communications

Electric Power

Microgrids

Utilities

Environmental Planning

Permitting

Right-of-Way Acquisition

Engineering & Design

Project Management

Construction Management

Safety Management

Project Controls & Scheduling

Material Procurement

QA/QC

Title and Land Management