Senior Transmission Consultant
About The Position
Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery. With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. The Senior Consultant is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the quality of civil and transmission line design packages to ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, Dashiell quality processes, and customer requirements. This role focuses exclusively on quality assurance, quality control, training development, and continuous improvement within the civil/transmission engineering discipline. The position is remote with periodic travel to Dashiell’s Houston, TX office located at 12301 Kurland Drive Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s VP of Engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other applicable engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in transmission line engineering and design.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); if registered in a state other than the state of practice, licensure must be obtained within one year of hire.
- Extensive knowledge of transmission line design, including routing, conductor selection, structure determination, lattice tower and pole analysis, plan and profile development, and material takeoffs.
- Strong knowledge of applicable engineering standards including NESC, GO 95, IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM as they apply to transmission design.
- Proficiency in common engineering application software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, Sag10, LPILE, or equivalent tools.
- Demonstrated ability to identify design deficiencies, document findings clearly, and communicate corrective actions to engineering teams.
- Experience developing or delivering technical training programs, mentoring engineers, or implementing quality standards and procedures.
- Experience coordinating or standardizing engineering practices across multiple offices, groups, or project teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and interface professionally with engineering teams, management, and customers.
- Proficiency in common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software; familiarity with SharePoint or similar platforms preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a formal QAQC, quality management, or technical review role within an engineering or EPC environment.
- Familiarity with document management systems, SharePoint course development, or engineering workflow tools.
- Experience supporting customer-facing technical discussions or engineering audits.
- Prior experience serving as Engineer of Record across multiple project types.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive QAQC reviews of civil and transmission line design packages, including drawings, calculations, specifications, structure analyses, and plan and profile sheets, to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with NESC, GO 95, IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM standards.
- Perform independent QAQC audits of design packages and engineering deliverables, maintaining a detailed issues log of findings, tracking resolution status, and communicating results to project teams and management.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve QAQC processes, procedures, and standards to promote consistent, high-quality design deliverables across all offices and groups.
- Facilitate periodic QAQC feedback meetings with engineering teams to review findings, trends, and corrective actions.
- Lead or support engineering issues investigations when quality escapes or recurring deficiencies are identified, documenting root causes and recommended corrective actions.
- Lead the training and development of engineering staff across all offices, including mentoring engineers and supervising engineers to support their continued professional growth and advancement.
- Support the improvement and implementation of standardized training programs, including development of SharePoint-based course content to supplement existing Dashiell U curriculum.
- Coordinate with the Vice President and Director of Engineering to standardize project designs, drawing practices, bill of materials (BOM) procedures, and QAQC processes across all offices and groups to reduce errors and improve overall efficiency.
- Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) as needed to support department project requirements.
- Provide subject matter expert (SME) support on customer calls, technical clarifications, and project-specific quality inquiries as needed.
- Assist the engineering team with design activities as requested, providing hands-on technical support during periods of reduced QAQC workload.
- Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- company-paid life insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options)
- dental and vision coverage
- supplemental life insurance
- short-term disability
- critical illness insurance
- group accident insurance
- hospital indemnity insurance
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
