Design Engineer - Transmission Line
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, Oregon, IL, United States
Overview
Design Engineer - Transmission Line at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG).
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
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
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities
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.
Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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Design Engineer - Transmission Line at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG).
About Us
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
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
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities
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.
Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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