Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to design, build, maintain and upgrade high-voltage transmission facilities. You’ll perform engineering tasks, model with PLS-CADD, route lines, analyze structures, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leveraging AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS; applying codes like NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC; producing drafting redlines, and collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil/structural engineering degree.
• 2+ years in routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD preferred.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC design codes.
• Strong drafting and design principles; ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and oversee engineering responsibilities for overhead transmission line design.
• Model with PLS-CADD, routing, structure analysis and loading trees.
• Develop design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper.
• Use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS for scaled drawings and mapping.
• Implement redlines; ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting.
• Prepare joint utility use authorizations from field data and redlines.
• Maintain project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions.
• Work 40 hours/week, up to 50 with occasional overtime.

Skills

Overhead transmission line design

Engineering leadership

Drafting accuracy

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

PLS-POLE

TOWER

SAG10

Job description

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.

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.

About This Role

Job Title: Design Engineer - Transmission Line

At QISG, our Transmission Line teams play a vital role in the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power across communities and regions. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage transmission infrastructure that supports the backbone of the electric grid. Whether working on new construction, line upgrades, or critical maintenance, our teams ensure projects are executed with the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. Our work involves both traditional methods and the latest industry innovations to deliver sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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

What You’ll Get

• 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 us the Company’s Human Resources department.