Senior Civil Engineer

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


Primary Function:

The Senior Civil Engineer is a senior technical individual contributor within Dashiell's Land Development Group, focused on technical excellence, complex project engineering, and mentorship. This role provides deep subject matter expertise in substation site development and serves as a technical lead on Dashiell's most complex and high-risk projects without direct people management responsibilities. While this position is currently designated as remote, you may be required to report to the South Jordan, Utah office on an occasional basis, as determined by leadership or business requirements, including attendance at meetings or other work-related activities. This position will report to Dashiell's Vice President of Engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Serve as technical lead on complex and large-scale substation site design projects, including multi-phase utility-scale developments.
• Develop and implement technical standards, design criteria, and best practices for the Land Development Group.
• Provide expert-level technical review of civil engineering deliverables across the group.
• Resolve technically complex design challenges including difficult geotechnical conditions, constrained sites, and complex drainage systems.
• Mentor and coach Engineers, Project Engineers, and Design Engineers in technical skills and professional development.
• Support development of engineering tools, templates, and processes that improve design efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients and project managers on technical risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to business development through technical expertise in proposals and client presentations.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Elevate Dashiell's technical quality and reputation through expert-level engineering leadership on complex projects.
• Reduce project technical risk by proactively identifying and resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Build lasting organizational capability by mentoring engineers and establishing technical standards.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive civil site design experience with deep expertise in substation or heavy industrial site development.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of substation civil site design, geotechnical engineering interfaces, and complex permitting.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, drainage modeling, and engineering analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design efforts on large, complex projects.
• Strong mentoring and technical coaching skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex technical topics clearly.
• Track record of developing technical standards and design tools that improve team performance.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods during office-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field visits.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, and graded surfaces.
• Ability to navigate active construction environments including stairs, ramps, and temporary walkways.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and hearing protection.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Environmental Conditions

• Combination of climate-controlled office work and outdoor construction environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and industrial conditions during site visits.

Driving & Safety-Sensitive Positions

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with Dashiell's motor vehicle policies. Incumbents must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

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.