Design Engineer - Transmission

Overview Join to apply for the Design Engineer - Transmission role at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group . We are seeking a skilled Transmission Line Design Engineer to develop layouts for substation components and systems while ensuring compliance with safety and construction standards. This role involves designing physical substation components, selecting materials, preparing design documents, and collaborating with engineers and field personnel to ensure project accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Perform, lead, and oversee 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 Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations 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 Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program Minimum 3 years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools Experience with power distribution engineering software (PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD preferred) Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles Business Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Travel Requirements Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-25% of the time Note This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales, General Business, and Education Industries Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr