Design Engineer I

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

$80K — $87K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • EIT or FE certification with a pathway to Professional Engineer licensure
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work efficiently under moderate supervision

Responsibilities

  • Execute civil engineering assignments using standard and advanced techniques
  • Develop civil construction specifications and assist with cost estimations
  • Support physical design for substations and transmission lines including layout and erosion control
  • Conduct stormwater calculations using specialized software
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams
  • Produce written reports and communicate findings professionally
  • Perform occasional site visits to project sites

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
About this Role

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is a rapidly growing construction management and engineering company within the Quanta Services (Quanta) family of companies. Quanta, the largest civil construction work force in North America focused on the Power Generation and Transmission Sector, is meeting the nation’s energy, utility, and communication needs head on. QISG is seeking design civil engineering professionals interested in working to support large-scale engineering and construction projects throughout North America by providing civil site design solutions to our construction partners and clients.

 

This role will design civil site, access, and drainage systems for large-scale energy substation and transmission projects using design-build delivery methods, working within a multi-disciplinary in-house team across civil, structural, geotechnical, and construction management disciplines. Core responsibilities include site layout, grading, stormwater analysis, permitting support, survey coordination, construction inspections, and production of construction drawings and specifications — all from an office-based setting using sound engineering judgment and digital tools to develop cost-effective solutions. 

What You'll Do
  • Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out civil engineering tasks.
  • Develop civil construction specifications, assist in development of cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.
  • Support of substation and transmission line physical design consisting of layout, conduit, grounding, site and work pad development, and erosion and sediment control.
  • Perform basic stormwater calculations to size culverts, ditches, and stormwater retention/detention facilities using stormwater modeling software.
  • Coordinate with multi-discipline design teams including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, substation, GIS, and construction management team members.
  • Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner.
  • Work under supervision of Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager in a professional office setting.
  • Perform occasional site visits to project sites located throughout North America.
  • Work under supervision of Engineering Director and/or a Senior Engineer in a professional office setting.
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • EIT or FE certification with an interest in obtaining the Professional Engineer licensure 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microstation
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
  • Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting
What You'll Get
  • 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
  • Pay range for role is $80,000-$87,000

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