Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

Oregon (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

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

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to oversee engineering responsibilities related to high voltage transmission line design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation, and at least 2 years of experience. The role includes conducting engineering calculations and ensuring compliance with design codes. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities.
Understanding of design codes and standards.
Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design.
Conduct engineering calculations including voltage drop, cable pulling, and pole loading assessments.
Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

PLS-CADD

Engineering Drafting Principles

Design Codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC)

Voltage drop calculations

Cable pulling analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-POLE

TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

Job description

Overview

Design Engineer - Transmission Line at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG).

About Us

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 our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

Responsibilities

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.
Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD software for scaled drawings and mapping.
Implement engineering redlines with precision and ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting/drawing.
Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading assessments.
Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data and engineer redlines.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), and construction standards.
Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
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 occasional overtime.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
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

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.

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