Design Engineer I - Transmission Line - (New Grad)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or related CAD software.
  • Understanding of design codes like NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
  • Familiarity with engineering drafting and design principles.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering tasks for overhead transmission line design.
  • Utilize CAD software for creating precise drawings and maps.
  • Implement engineering redlines accurately before finalizing drafts.
  • Conduct essential engineering calculations related to transmission lines.
  • Prepare joint utility use authorizations from collected field data.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and design codes.
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop design solutions and modifications.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of projects and engineering calculations.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee discount program
Full Job Description
Job Title: Design Engineer I

At QISG, our Transmission Line teams play a vital role in the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power across communities and regions. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage transmission infrastructure that supports the backbone of the electric grid. Whether working on new construction, line upgrades, or critical maintenance, our teams ensure projects are executed with the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. Our work involves both traditional methods and the latest industry innovations to deliver sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for our customers.

What You'll Do

  • Support 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.
  • 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.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Knowledge in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools.
  • Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
  • Knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles.
  • Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time


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


Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $87,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

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