Administrative Assistant

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

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Suite 400, Houston, TX 7703

Primary Function

This position will support the engineering team by organizing training lunches, tracking training attendance, managing document reproduction, and shipping project documentation to clients and team members

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Send invitations and track attendance for Continued Learning Lunches (Vendor Lunches, Dashiell U, Mentorship Lunches).
• Coordinate lunch details and setup with Engineers and Vendors
• Order and set up food for Continued Learning Lunches.
• Prepare and clean conference rooms before and after lunches.
• Maintain records of lunch and learn attendees, including pulling reports from Teams and contacting remote office team leads.
• Organize and archive past lunch and learn materials.
• Oversee document control activities on projects, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with management, clients, vendors, and project team members.
• Scan, image, organize, and maintain documents and filing systems.
• Perform quality assurance checks on outgoing transmittal packages.
• Handle basic to intermediate word processing, spreadsheet, and database tasks.
• Monitor, maintain, and replenish large-scale printing devices.
• Mail and distribute documents, parcels, and other materials.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of one year of prior office experience required; engineering industry preferred. Must have current driver’s license.

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Proficient in MS Office and Windows operating system
• Proficient with express shipping software, such as Federal Express and UPS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct yourself and perform job duties in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, troubleshoot, and work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
• Must be organized and detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment

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. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.