High-Voltage Transmission Line Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

QISG is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to join our team. You will design, analyze, and upgrade high-voltage transmission line infrastructure, performing PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, and structure analysis to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related CAD tools, apply NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC standards, and collaborate across engineering teams. Travel up to 10% may be required as projects advance.

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.

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.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Routing design

High voltage

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

PLS-POLE

TOWER

SAG10

LPILE

Job description

QISG is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to join our team. You will design, analyze, and upgrade high-voltage transmission line infrastructure, performing PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, and structure analysis to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related CAD tools, apply NESC/IEEE/ANSI/IBC standards, and collaborate across engineering teams. Travel up to 10% may be required as projects advance.