Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

A leading engineering solutions provider seeks a Design Engineer - Transmission Line in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this role, you'll be responsible for the engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling and compliance with design codes. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and have over 2 years of experience in high voltage design. This position offers competitive compensation and several employee benefits including health coverage and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities.
• Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop and cable pulling assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and design codes.
• Conduct engineering calculations including voltage drop and pole loading assessments.
• Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data and redlines.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and construction standards.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support calculations.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours and overtime.

Skills

PLS-CADD modeling

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

power distribution engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-POLE

TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

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. 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

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 the Company’s Human Resources department.