Quanta Services

Project Engineer

Quanta Services$74K — $99K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited university or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD required; familiarity with O-Calc is a plus.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD/3D modeling programs.
  • Strong mathematical and physics problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and data.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently on projects while collaborating with team members as needed.
  • Review customer application documents for consistency and collaborate with customers on resolutions.
  • Conduct field site visits for project and equipment verification.
  • Interpret utility standards and regulations for transmission structure analysis and design.
  • Utilize various resources for 3D modeling and reporting.
  • Apply critical thinking to solve complex, non-standard problems.
  • Clearly communicate project updates and challenges to various stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with flexibility to shifting priorities.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
About this Role

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your engineering and organizational skills, then we have a role for you!

 

Potelco, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Transmission Engineering Team in Spokane, WA. This position supports various clients' transmission analysis and design utilizing PLS-CADD, with a focus on serving clients in proximity to Spokane. As a Project Engineer I, this position requires at least one year of directly applicable experience within an electric utility or telecommunications position, preferably using PLS-CADD. Candidates with no prior applicable industry experience may be considered at the Associate Project Engineer level.

 

The anticipated compensation for this position is $36–$48/hr, depending on experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do
  • Work primarily independently on individual projects, collaborating with other group members and departments as needed.
  • Review customer application documents, notifications, and scopes of work, and work collaboratively with customers to resolve inconsistencies.
  • Perform field site visits to gather and verify project and existing equipment information.
  • Read and interpret utility standards, the National Electrical Safety Code, Washington Administrative Code, and county and city jurisdictional requirements to analyze transmission structures, evaluate clearances, and design replacements.
  • Utilize field notes, LiDAR, mapping software, records, photos, and other pertinent resources to complete 3D modeling for analysis and reporting.
  • Apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning to solve complex problems where only limited standardization exists.
  • Communicate project status, concerns, obstacles, and make-ready work clearly and tactfully with technical and non-technical individuals, including customers, coworkers, construction crews, and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
  • Manage numerous concurrent projects with flexibility to shifting priorities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university; or three-plus years of related experience and/or training in lieu of education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD is required; familiarity with O-Calc or other power industry-specific CAD software is a plus.
  • Experience utilizing AutoCAD or other CAD/3D modeling programs.
  • Ability to apply basic principles of mathematics and physics to solve problems by hand.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality of work.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information, technical procedures, and data in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the electric utility, telecommunications, or related field.
  • Understanding of the electric grid, including the basic purpose of common transmission and distribution system equipment.
  • Knowledge of or experience using the NESC.
What You'll Get
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $36.00/Hr. - USD $48.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

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Quanta Services provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for comprehensive infrastructure needs in the electric power and oil and natural gas industries, both onshore and offshore.

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Learn more about Quanta Services
Size
43,700 employees
Market Cap
$20.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$445.6 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$11.2 billion
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