Transmission Line Design Engineer I – Growth & Impact

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; 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

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, and structure analysis. You will use CAD tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS, and ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC standards.

Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, drafting accuracy, and preparing joint use authorizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• 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 up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees.
• Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD software for scaled drawings and mapping.
• Implement engineering redlines with precision and ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting.
• 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

CAD software

Engineering calculations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is seeking a Design Engineer I to support overhead transmission line design, including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, and structure analysis. You will use CAD tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS, and ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC standards.

Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, drafting accuracy, and preparing joint use authorizations.