Transmission Line Engineer

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery. With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com. Primary Function The Transmission Line Engineer performs engineering work with a focus on transmission line design including both civil and electrical practices. Requires knowledge of transmission systems from 34.5kV to 500kV with familiarity with basic principles related to line design and practices related to this specialization. The position will be based in our Chicago, Illinois office located at 720 East Butterfield Road STE 200, Lombard, Illinois and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Engineer. Successful candidates may be placed in job titles ranging from Design Engineer II, Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer based upon experience and knowledge in the field. Duties & Responsibilities Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions: Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission linesRepresent the Engineering department and participate in inter-department meetingsAttend meetings with customers as needed to support the Sales department and the engineersMonitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget and exceed customer expectationsAble to perform transmission line engineering work independently.Balance innovation and standardization of work processesProject Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectivesTravel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignmentsOther duties as required Minimum Qualifications / Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in transmission line design; successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in transmission line design with more senior level positions requiring 10 years or more in hands-on design. Must be a licensed professional engineer with the ability to become licensed in multiple states or must be able to gain licensure within one year of hire. Minimum 5 years experience in actual hands on design work as it relates to transmission line designExperience in preparing cost effective designs in EPC environmentEffective oral and written communication skillsKnowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.Knowledge and understanding of substation structures, foundations, and site development issuesKnowledge of common engineering application software, particularly such tools as PLS-CADDKnowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI and ANSI that apply to transmission designExtensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary for a complete a project Physical Requirements This position requires minimal physical effort.Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a dayWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy Compensation $80,000 - $180,000 yearly The compensation range for this position is compliant with all local and state regulations and is based on several factors such as work experience, education, qualifications, and internal and external market factors. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and discretionary bonus. Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more! Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.