Transmission Line Engineer

Dashiell•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, provides technical and construction services for critical electric infrastructure. The Transmission Line Engineer performs engineering work focused on transmission line design, applying both civil and electrical practices to systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. The role is based in Dashiell’s Lombard, Illinois office and reports to the Supervising Engineer. Depending on experience and knowledge, successful candidates may be placed in a title ranging from Design Engineer II or Engineer to Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer. The position develops cost-effective high-voltage transmission line designs and supports engineering, sales, and customer coordination. Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer level employees also help ensure projects meet quality and schedule objectives. The role may require short out-of-town trips, including overnight travel, and periodic extended hours, including weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 5 years of hands-on transmission line design experience; more senior-level positions require 10 or more years.
Must be a licensed Professional Engineer with the ability to become licensed in multiple states, or be able to gain licensure within one year of hire.
Experience preparing cost-effective designs in an EPC environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, and material takeoffs.
Knowledge of substation structures, foundations, and site development issues.
Knowledge of common engineering application software, particularly PLS-CADD.
Knowledge of engineering standards applicable to transmission design, including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, and ANSI.
Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings needed to complete a project.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for at least 8 hours a day.
Must be able and willing to travel overnight for training or meetings as required.

Responsibilities

Generate cost-effective designs for high-voltage electrical transmission lines.
Represent the Engineering department and participate in interdepartmental meetings.
Attend customer meetings as needed to support the Sales department and engineers.
Monitor team progress and activities to help ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and exceed customer expectations.
Perform transmission line engineering work independently.
Balance innovation with standardization of work processes.
At Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level, ensure projects meet quality and schedule objectives.
Travel out of town for short periods as assignments require.
Perform other duties as required.