Supervising Transmission Line Engineer

Dashiell•The Woodlands, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, provides technical and construction services for critical electric infrastructure. The Supervising Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for the profitability, quality, and schedule performance of transmission engineering teams. The position oversees staffing and resource assignments, performs engineering work as needed, and coordinates teams working on multiple projects simultaneously. It requires extensive knowledge of transmission line design and engineering. The role is based at Dashiell’s office at 1575 Sawdust Rd, Suite 300, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, and reports to Dashiell’s VP of Engineering. The employee may travel out of town for short periods as project needs require. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled office, with occasional field or industrial exposure during site visits. Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Candidates must be at least 18 and legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another applicable engineering field 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 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 engineers, designers, and drafters across 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, as well as other applicable software.
Extensive knowledge of transmission design standards, including NESC, GO 95, IEEE, ANSI, and ASTM.
Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings required to complete projects.
Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects, anticipate resource loading, and coordinate with departments and management to set 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, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
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.

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 according to project requirements, schedule, and personnel availability.
Hold weekly meetings with project teams.
Coordinate engineering team efforts with construction and purchasing departments or external clients to meet construction milestones.
Ensure teams use project-specific standards and that design work progresses efficiently.
Ensure project 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 team leaders to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Perform transmission line engineering work independently, including structure analysis, sag and tension calculations, and foundation design.
Perform project engineering and design functions when necessary to meet project schedules.
Work with project engineers to ensure 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.
Complete special projects and other assigned or requested duties.
Drive consistent project execution by holding teams accountable to quality, schedule, and budget targets across simultaneous projects.
Assign resources strategically to balance workload, skill development, and project priorities.
Coordinate across engineering, construction, and procurement to reduce rework and accelerate delivery.
Serve as a technical authority and mentor, strengthening team capabilities and contributing to 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