Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC is seeking a Design Engineer - Transmission Line to support overhead high-voltage transmission line engineering on-site in Portland, OR. In this role, you will perform and oversee key design activities, working from engineering models and calculations through redlines, documentation, and compliance reviews to help deliver safe and reliable transmission infrastructure.

This position is based on onsite work and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited program), with 2+ years of related experience. The role is expected to work at least 40 hours per week, with the potential for up to 50 hours and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform, lead, and oversee engineering responsibilities for overhead transmission line design.
• Develop and support engineering deliverables including PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis, loading trees, and design criteria.
• Complete sag-tension calculations and support related analysis such as wire blowout, swing angle, and damper work.
• Use AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD tools to create scaled drawings and mapping.
• Create and implement engineering redlines with precision prior to final drafting and drawing.
• Perform engineering calculations including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading assessments.
• Prepare joint utility use authorizations based on field data and engineer redlines.
• Ensure design compliance with local regulations, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC, along with construction standards.
• Conduct quality reviews to identify inaccuracies, omissions, and compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years of related experience with routing and design of high voltage overhead transmission line facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools.
• Experience with power distribution engineering software, with PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, and MFAD preferred.
• Working knowledge of design codes and standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and IBC.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles.
• Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time.

Technology Stack

• PLS-CADD
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• ArcGIS
• PLS-POLE
• TOWER
• SAG10
• LPILE
• MFAD

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program