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Design Engineer - Transmission Line
Design Engineer - Transmission LineQuanta Services • Chattanooga, TN, United States
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Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Design Engineer - Transmission Line

Quanta Services • Chattanooga, TN, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About Us

QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

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.

About this Role

Job Title: Design Engineer - Transmission Line

At QISG, our Transmission Line teams play a vital role in the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of power across communities and regions. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade high-voltage transmission infrastructure that supports the backbone of the electric grid. Whether working on new construction, line upgrades, or critical maintenance, our teams ensure projects are executed with the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. Our work involves both traditional methods and the latest industry innovations to deliver sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for our customers.

What You'll Do

  • Perform, lead, and oversee all engineering responsibilities related to overhead transmission line design. This includes PLS-CADD modeling, line routing, structure analysis and loading trees, developing design criteria, sag-tension calculations, wire blowout, swing angle, damper
  • Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD software for scaled drawings and mapping.
  • Implement engineering redlines with precision and ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting/drawing.
  • Conduct 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 compliance with local regulations, design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), and construction standards.
  • Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
  • Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
  • Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours and occasional overtime.
What You'll Bring
  • 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 in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools.
  • Experience with power distribution engineering software (PLS-POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE, MFAD preferred).
  • Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principles.
  • Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time
What You'll Get
  • 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


Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.
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