Supervising Transmission Line Engineer

Dashiell•Dallas, 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 Supervising Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for the profitability, quality, and schedule performance of transmission engineering teams. The role manages team resources, provides engineering oversight, and coordinates multiple project teams working on simultaneous projects. It requires extensive transmission line design and engineering expertise. The position is based in Dashiell’s Dallas-area office in Westlake, Texas, and reports to the VP of Engineering. The role oversees project execution from resource assignment and technical design through schedule and budget tracking. It coordinates engineering with construction, purchasing, clients, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project standards and Dashiell’s QA/QC processes. The engineer also performs transmission engineering and project design as needed, including structure analysis, sag and tension calculations, and foundation design. Short periods of out-of-town travel may be required. The position requires a relevant engineering bachelor’s degree, an active Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain the applicable license within one year), and at least 10 years of transmission and distribution industry experience, including at least 10 years of hands-on design experience with high-voltage transmission lines. The successful candidate will have experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and extensive familiarity with transmission design methods, software, standards, and project documents. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled office, with occasional field or industrial exposure during site visits. Physical demands include extended sitting, intermittent standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, and occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations. Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Applicants must be at least 18 and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

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, must be able to obtain a license there 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 comprising multiple-discipline engineers, designers, and drafters.
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 design documents and drawings needed to complete projects.
Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects, anticipate resource loading, and coordinate with departments and management to set 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, stand and walk intermittently, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
At least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
Supervise project teams to complete multiple projects on time.
Assign projects to engineering teams according to project requirements, schedules, and personnel availability.
Hold weekly meetings with project teams.
Coordinate engineering efforts with construction and purchasing departments or external clients to meet construction milestones.
Ensure teams use project-specific standards and progress 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 other stakeholders.
Prepare and track project schedules and budgets, and work with team leaders to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Use engineering application software and independently perform transmission line engineering, including structure analysis, sag and tension calculations, and foundation design.
Perform project engineering and design functions when needed to meet schedules.
Ensure project teams apply relevant engineering 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.
Drive consistent project execution and accountability for quality, schedule, and budget across simultaneous projects.
Maximize team productivity through strategic resource assignment and workload management.
Coordinate engineering with construction and procurement to reduce rework and accelerate delivery.
Serve as a technical authority and mentor, improving team engineering capability and supporting continuous improvement.

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 coverage
Vision coverage
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Critical illness insurance
Group accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
401(k) plan with immediate vesting