Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Services • Boise, ID

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools.
• Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles.
• Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with power distribution engineering software (PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design.
• 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.
• Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees