Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer – Overview

RDQ is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our growing teams. You will work with a dynamic team on transmission and distribution line design projects, including 3‑D modeling, structural design, construction package development, routing studies, field investigations and more.

At RDQ, our commitment to expertise in the dynamic realm of engineering is evident through a range of specialized services. Our offerings include Transmission Line Design, Distribution Design, Staff Augmentation, Project Management, and proficiency in advanced software solutions like PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Pole, and PLS‑Tower. Our projects have spanned various structures, voltage levels, and geographic locations—from wood to steel structures, 12kV to 765kV, and heights ranging from 25′ to 600′.

With successful executions from Northern New Hampshire to Southern California, our team has demonstrated versatility in handling projects of different complexities. Our experienced team is adept at navigating the challenges within the design‑build transmission industry. Whether it’s addressing corrective pole maintenance or managing full‑scale transmission rebuilds, we bring expertise and precision to every project. Our focus is on delivering quality results, ensuring that each project meets industry standards.

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings support and profit‑sharing
• Unique work‑life benefits
• Continuing education and training & coaching opportunities*

* We really value developing top talent from within—we truly want to see you (and help you!) grow and achieve great things in your career.

Because of this, RDQ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Please note:

we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

We also really value and honor your time: so please note that at this point in time, RDQ will not sponsor applicants for work authorization.

We are on the hunt for self‑motivated Senior engineers who are intentionally seeking an opportunity to work side by side with our project team on high, medium, and low voltage utility projects.

• Planning, directing and coordinating civil/structural engineering design activities including working drawings, details, layouts, surveys, estimates, and work products for the construction of electric transmission line facilities.
• Coordinating project schedules and budgets.
• Performing a civil/structural engineering analysis for a transmission facility for one of our cross‑country projects.
• Helping to develop a contract, technical specification, and/or a drawing bid package.
• Meeting with an entry‑level engineer to provide technical assistance or insight.
• Spending time with a client, communicating about a project and growing and developing the relationship in a meaningful way.
• Interacting with staff, the general public, officials and contractors.
• Preparing a report or engaging in a special project.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑Accredited School.
• 6+ years of experience in transmission utility work.
• PE License required.
• Experience in distribution lines is a plus.
• Proficiency in PLS‑CADD required.
• Top‑notch collaboration skills as a part of a project team.
• A growth mindset that includes a desire, aptitude, and motivation to learn and apply new skills and concepts.
• High ethical and professional standards.
• Impactful interpersonal and people skills.

• The job does require the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation, as well as attend occasional client meetings and site visits.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Please note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

$80,000 - $125,000 per year

Senior Engineer
• Denver, CO, United States