Design Engineer I, Transmission Line — Shape the Grid

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC in California is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, using CAD tools and leading-edge methods to deliver safe, reliable power delivery.

You will perform structure analysis, sag-tension, and compliance with NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to documenting calculations and drawings. Bachelor's in ABET program, CAD proficiency, and travel up to 10% expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience with CAD tools and engineering drafting.

Responsibilities

• Support overhead transmission line design including PLS-CADD modeling and line routing.
• Perform structure analysis, loading trees, sag-tension, and related calculations.
• Apply engineering redlines and ensure drafting accuracy before release.
• Conduct voltage drop, pole loading, and other engineering calculations.
• Prepare joint-use authorizations from field data and redlines.
• Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC and local codes.
• Collaborate with project teams and maintain project documentation.
• Work 40 hours weekly with potential overtime.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering knowledge

Engineering drafting

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC in California is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, using CAD tools and leading-edge methods to deliver safe, reliable power delivery.

You will perform structure analysis, sag-tension, and compliance with NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC, collaborate with engineering teams, and contribute to documenting calculations and drawings. Bachelor's in ABET program, CAD proficiency, and travel up to 10% expected.