Design Engineer - Transmission Line

About the Role

The Design Engineer – Transmission Line at QISG contributes to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of power by designing, building, maintaining and upgrading high‑voltage transmission infrastructure. The team works on new construction, line upgrades and critical maintenance, applying traditional methods and the latest industry innovations to deliver sustainable, cost‑effective solutions. The engineer will lead all overhead transmission line design activities, including PLS‑CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis, sag‑tension calculations and related calculations such as voltage drop and pole loading. They will produce scaled drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS and ensure engineering redlines are accurate before final drafting. The role includes preparing joint utility use authorizations, ensuring compliance with codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC) and conducting quality reviews. Collaboration with project teams to develop solutions, maintain documentation, and support calculations is required, with a typical 40‑hour work week and occasional overtime. • Lead overhead transmission line design using PLS‑CADD, perform routing, structure analysis, sag‑tension and loading calculations. • Create scaled drawings and maps in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS and apply precise engineering redlines. • Conduct voltage‑drop, cable pulling, flicker and pole‑loading analyses and prepare joint utility use authorizations. • Verify compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC standards and perform quality reviews. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain project documentation and support calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸pls cadd
• ▸autocad drafting
• ▸sag tension
• ▸voltage drop
• ▸compliance review
• ▸team collaboration

What You Bring

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in‑house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution, supported by expertise in engineering, safety, quality, procurement, right‑of‑way, scheduling, environmental planning, permitting, title and land management. A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET‑accredited program and at least two years of experience routing and designing high‑voltage overhead transmission lines are required. Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS and power‑distribution software such as PLS‑POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE or MFAD is expected. Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ANSI and IBC design codes, strong drafting principles, and the ability to travel up to 10 % of the time complete the qualifications. • Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering (ABET‑accredited). • Minimum 2 years experience designing high‑voltage overhead transmission lines. • Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS and power‑distribution tools (PLS‑POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD). • Familiar with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC codes and strong drafting principles. • Ability to travel up to 10 % and work 40–50 hours per week.

Requirements

• ▸civil eng
• ▸2 yrs
• ▸hv transmission
• ▸autocad
• ▸microstation
• ▸arcgis

Benefits

QISG offers competitive compensation, a 401(k) plan, holiday pay, PTO, comprehensive health coverage, pet insurance, an employee assistance program, professional development resources, tuition assistance and an employee discount program. • Competitive salary and 401(k) retirement plan. • Holiday pay, paid time off, comprehensive health and pet insurance. • Employee assistance program, tuition assistance and professional development. • Employee discount program.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time