Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Providing integrated infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors to drive progress and innovation.
Design Engineer - Transmission Line
Design and oversee overhead high-voltage transmission line engineering.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Design Engineer – Transmission Line role supports QISG’s transmission line teams, which are essential for the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power to communities. The teams design, build, maintain, and upgrade high‑voltage transmission infrastructure, applying both traditional methods and the latest industry innovations to provide sustainable, cost‑effective solutions. The engineer will lead all overhead transmission line design activities, including PLS‑CADD modeling, route selection, structure analysis, and sag‑tension calculations. They will create scaled drawings and maps with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS, apply precise engineering redlines, and perform calculations such as voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading. Ensuring compliance with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC codes and local regulations, they will conduct quality reviews, recommend corrections, and collaborate with project teams to develop modifications while maintaining detailed documentation. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with the possibility of up to 50 hours and occasional overtime. • Lead overhead transmission line design, including PLS‑CADD modeling, routing, structure analysis, sag‑tension and loading calculations. • Produce scaled drawings and maps using AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and implement precise engineering redlines. • Perform engineering calculations such as voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading assessments. • Ensure designs comply with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC codes and local regulations; conduct quality reviews and recommend corrections. • Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions, maintain documentation, and support calculations. • Work 40‑50 hours per week with occasional overtime.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cadd modeling
- ▸structure analysis
- ▸sag‑tension
- ▸autocad drafting
- ▸voltage drop
- ▸compliance review
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program and have at least two years of experience designing high‑voltage overhead transmission lines. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and familiarity with power distribution software such as PLS‑POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, or MFAD is required, along with a solid understanding of relevant design codes and drafting principles. The role may involve up to 10 % travel. • Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program. • Minimum 2 years experience designing high‑voltage overhead transmission lines. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS; experience with PLS‑POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD preferred. • Knowledge of design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC) and engineering drafting principles. • Ability to travel up to 10 % of the time.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸hv design
- ▸autocad
- ▸microstation
- ▸arcgis
- ▸design codes
Benefits
QISG offers competitive compensation, a 401(k) retirement plan, holiday pay, paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and pet insurance. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, professional development opportunities, tuition assistance, and an employee discount program. • Competitive compensation and 401(k) retirement plan. • Holiday pay, PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and pet insurance. • Employee Assistance Program, professional development, tuition assistance. • Employee discount program.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time