Design Engineer I - Transmission Lines & CAD Design

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Holiday pay

PTO

Health coverage

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Employee discount

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling and line routing. You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS for drawings and mapping, applying engineering redlines with precision.

The role requires a Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, knowledge of NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC standards, and the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• ABET-accredited program in engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Support all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling and line routing.
• Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS for scaled drawings and mapping.
• Implement engineering redlines with precision before finalizing drafting.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading.
• Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data and engineer redlines.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC).
• Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours and overtime.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

CAD tools

Education

ABET-accredited program

Civil/Structural or Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

CAD tools

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling and line routing. You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS for drawings and mapping, applying engineering redlines with precision.

The role requires a Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, knowledge of NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC standards, and the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.