Design Engineer - Transmission Lines (High Voltage)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to join our team. You will design, build, maintain, and upgrade high voltage transmission infrastructure while ensuring safety, quality, and reliable performance across projects.

You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD tools, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of 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

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design.
• 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.

Skills

Engineering drafting

High voltage design

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

PLS-POLE

TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

MFAD

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to join our team. You will design, build, maintain, and upgrade high voltage transmission infrastructure while ensuring safety, quality, and reliable performance across projects.

You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD tools, perform calculations, and ensure compliance with NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of project support.