Site Civil Engineer
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. Learn more at www.dashiell.com. Primary Function: The Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer within Dashiell's Land Development Group, responsible for sealing and taking engineering responsibility for substation site design deliverables. This role provides technical oversight, client-facing leadership, and serves as a licensed professional of record on assigned projects. The position will be based in our Houston , TX office located at 12301 Kurland Drive, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Civil Engineer .
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of civil site design experience with demonstrated experience in substation or heavy industrial development.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state.
- Comprehensive knowledge of substation civil site design and engineering standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and related engineering software.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including stormwater, wetlands, and land use permitting.
- Proven ability to lead design teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and regulatory agency interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to develop project scope, schedules, and fee estimates.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to sit for extended periods during office-based work.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field visits.
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, and graded surfaces.
- Ability to navigate active construction environments including stairs, ramps, and temporary walkways.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and hearing protection.
- Ability to travel to project sites.
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Multi-state licensure preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as engineer of record on substation site design projects, sealing civil drawings, reports, and permit applications.
- Lead project-level civil engineering efforts from conceptual design through construction support.
- Perform and review complex engineering analyses including drainage studies, earthwork optimization, and utility design.
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, electrical engineers, and subconsultants to deliver integrated substation designs.
- Oversee permit application preparation and actively manage agency relationships to achieve approvals.
- Provide technical quality reviews of design deliverables produced by the project team.
- Participate in proposal development including technical approach, staffing, and fee estimation.
- Mentor junior engineers across the Land Development Group.
- 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
Entry Level
