Transmission Line Design Engineer – High-Voltage Infrastructure

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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, LLC seeks a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage transmission infrastructure, ensuring safety, quality, and performance.

You will perform engineering tasks including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis, sag-tension calculations, and drafting corrections, using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
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, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, 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 and provide recommendations.
Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications.
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.