Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer II (69kV-500kV)

Qualus; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission Design team. You will design and create construction drawings for overhead transmission projects, focusing on 69kV to 500kV lines.

This position may be based in Del Mar, CA; Lakewood, CO; or Vancouver, WA, and requires travel up to 10%. A BS in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited) and 2–4 years of overhead design experience are required, with proficiency in PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of overhead transmission design experience.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services (4 KV through 34 KV).
• Perform structural analysis and design, perform foundation designs.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings.
• Review vendor submittals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission Design team. You will design and create construction drawings for overhead transmission projects, focusing on 69kV to 500kV lines.

This position may be based in Del Mar, CA; Lakewood, CO; or Vancouver, WA, and requires travel up to 10%. A BS in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited) and 2–4 years of overhead design experience are required, with proficiency in PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD, and MS Office.