Supervising Transmission Line Engineer

Dashiell•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, provides technical and construction services for electric infrastructure across utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets. The company delivers services spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. The Transmission Supervising Engineer is responsible for the profitability, quality, and schedule performance of transmission engineering teams. The role assigns and manages resources, performs engineering work as needed, and coordinates project teams working on multiple simultaneous projects. It requires extensive knowledge of transmission line design and engineering. This position is based in Dashiell’s Austin, Texas office and reports to the VP of Engineering. Short periods of out-of-town travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another applicable engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); if licensed in a state other than the state of practice, ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
At least 10 years of experience in the transmission and distribution industry, with extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in transmission engineering and design.
At least 10 years of hands-on design experience and extensive knowledge of high-voltage transmission lines.
Experience managing a design team including engineers, designers, and drafters from multiple disciplines.
Knowledge of transmission engineering, including routing, conductor selection, lattice tower analysis, structure determination, plan and profile development, and material takeoffs.
Strong knowledge of engineering software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, Sag10, LPILE, and FAD, or other applicable software.
Extensive knowledge of transmission design standards, including NESC, GO 95, IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM.
Extensive knowledge of the design documents and drawings needed to complete a project.
Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects, anticipate resource loading, and coordinate with other departments and management to establish project team goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead in a team environment and communicate goals effectively with coworkers.
Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work, stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally to other offices or meeting locations.
At least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
Supervise project teams to support on-time completion of multiple projects.
Assign projects to engineering teams based on requirements, schedule, and personnel availability.
Hold weekly meetings with project teams.
Coordinate with project engineers, construction and purchasing departments, and external clients to meet construction milestones.
Ensure teams use project-specific standards and that design work progresses efficiently.
Ensure team members follow the Dashiell QA/QC process and qualify individuals to perform QA/QC under that process.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with customer representatives, project teams, management, and others as needed.
Prepare and track project schedules and budgets, and work with project team leaders to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Use engineering application software and independently perform transmission line engineering work, including structure analysis, sag and tension calculations, and foundation design.
Perform project engineering and design work when needed to meet project schedules.
Ensure project teams apply relevant transmission design standards, including NESC, GO 95, IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM.
Use the document management system properly.
Ensure team members work responsibly and take ownership of their work.
Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
Maintain job safety analysis sheets.
Perform special projects and other assigned or requested duties.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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 coverage.
Vision coverage.
Supplemental life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Group accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
401(k) plan with immediate vesting.