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Design Engineer - Transmission Line
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions GroupOverland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2025
About the role
We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. This turnkey project execution strategy ensures there is one point of contact to handle projects of any size from beginning to end and allows a cohesive and coordinated Quanta Services team to enter the project life cycle at the earliest stage possible.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor or Operations Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Design Engineer develops layouts for components and systems and selects material for engineering projects. The Engineering Designer performs complex design assignments within a specific engineering discipline.
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor or Operations Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Design Engineer develops layouts for components and systems and selects material for engineering projects. The Engineering Designer performs complex design assignments within a specific engineering discipline.
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/DUTIES:
- Interface with utility and construction personnel on a daily basis
- Accurately design distribution equipment and facilities
- Input customer, project, and billing information, and maintain customer communications
- Ensure safety, construction standards and local regulations are met
- Consult with Engineers and other personnel to prepare design drawings and modifications as required
- Prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents associated with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of various engineering projects
- Prepare scaled work order maps using computer aided design software such as AutoCAD/ Map3d, Blue Beam, ArcMap
- Draw map(s) using the correct mapping symbols, call-outs, decals, proper tie downs, etc.
- Implement Engineering redlines with accuracy and completeness prior to completing the drafting/drawing
- Complete engineering functions and calculations based on field information and redlines quality control/ Engineering (i.e., cable pulling, voltage drop, flicker, utilizing station sheets, etc.).
- Input pole loading information in software based on field information, and provides possible resolution to structure
- Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field information and redline from the Engineer
- Consult with Engineers and other personnel to prepare design drawings and modifications as required
- Additional duties as needed and/or assigned
- Work a minimum of 40 hours a week on a regular basis, up to 50 hours, with possible OT
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read an interpret tech specifications
- Working knowledge of Power Distribution engineering software tools are highly desirable and preferred
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models (PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation)
- Familiarity with local regulations and guidelines
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for engineering calculations
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as WAC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC
- Familiarity with construction & constructability practices, principles and standards
- Demonstrated experience with drafting and des
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