Transmission Line Engineer

Dashiell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, seeks a Transmission Line Engineer in Chicago to design high voltage transmission lines (34.5kV–500kV) and lead projects through design, engineering, and construction phases.

You will work from our Lombard office at 720 East Butterfield Road and report to the Supervising Engineer. A PE license and 5+ years in line design are required; travel and EPC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years of hands-on transmission line design experience; senior roles require 10+ years.
• Licensed professional engineer with the ability to licensure in multiple states within one year of hire.
• Experience in EPC environments and knowledge of transmission engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Generate cost effective designs for high voltage transmission lines.
• Represent the Engineering department in inter-department meetings.
• Attend meetings with customers to support the Sales department and the engineers.
• Monitor team progress and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Travel on short-term assignments as required.

Skills

Transmission line design

Communication skills

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function:

The Transmission Line Engineer performs engineering work with a focus on transmission line design including both civil and electrical practices. Requires knowledge of transmission systems from 34.5kV to 500kV with familiarity with basic principles related to line design and practices related to this specialization. The position will be based in our Chicago, Illinois office located at 720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, Illinois and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Engineer. Successful candidates may be placed in job titles ranging from Design Engineer II, Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer based upon experience and knowledge in the field.

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines
• Represent the Engineering department and participate in inter-department meetings
• Attend meetings with customers as needed to support the Sales department and the engineers
• Monitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget and exceed customer expectations
• Able to perform transmission line engineering work independently.
• Balance innovation and standardization of work processes
• Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignments
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in transmission line design; successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in transmission line design with more senior level positions requiring 10 years or more in hands-on design. Must be a licensed professional engineer with the ability to become licensed in multiple states or must be able to gain licensure within one year of hire.

• Minimum 5 years experience in actual hands on design work as it relates to transmission line design
• Experience in preparing cost effective designs in EPC environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of substation structures, foundations, and site development issues
• Knowledge of common engineering application software, particularly such tools as PLS-CADD
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI and ANSI that apply to transmission design
• Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary for a complete a project

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy

Compensation

$80,000 - $180,000 yearly
The compensation range for this position is compliant with all local and state regulations and is based on several factors such as work experience, education, qualifications, and internal and external market factors. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and discretionary bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.