Transmission Line Design Engineer I — Build the Grid

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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, LLC is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, from routing and structure analysis to drafting and calculations. You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS to produce scaled drawings and ensure precise engineering redlines.

The role requires familiarity with design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), the ability to travel up to 10%, and a strong grounding in drafting principles.

Qualifications

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

Design codes knowledge (NESC/IEEE/ANSI

Drafting principles

Travel availability

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, from routing and structure analysis to drafting and calculations. You will use AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS to produce scaled drawings and ensure precise engineering redlines.

The role requires familiarity with design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), the ability to travel up to 10%, and a strong grounding in drafting principles.