Transmission Line Design Engineer I

Quanta Government Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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 Government Solutions in Houston seeks a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, structure analysis, sag-tension, and line routing. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering from ABET‑accredited program, plus experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related CAD tools; willingness to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools.
• Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
• Knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles.
• Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Job description

Quanta Government Solutions in Houston seeks a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, structure analysis, sag-tension, and line routing. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering from ABET‑accredited program, plus experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and related CAD tools; willingness to travel up to