Transmission Line 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 www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Transmission Line Engineer
Job Location: 844 Ryan Street, 3rd Floor Lake Charles, LA 70601
Primary Function
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. 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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 degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in transmission line design; successful candidates will have at least 3 years; 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 ability to become licensed in multiple states or must be able to gain license within one year of hire.

Minimum 3 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

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.

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