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

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. 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.

The position will be based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office located at 11000 Regency Pwky STE 107 Cary, NC 27518 and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Engineer.

• Generate cost effective designs for high voltage electrical transmission lines.
• Represent the Engineering department and participate in inter-department meetings.
• Attend meetings with customers as needed to support the Sales department and the engineers.
• Monitor team progress and activities to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and exceed customer expectations.
• Perform transmission line engineering work independently.
• Balance innovation and standardization of work processes.
• Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer level individuals will ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

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 3 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 3 years of experience in hands-on design work as it relates to transmission line design.
• Experience in preparing cost effective designs in an EPC environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of substation structures, foundations, and site development issues.
• Knowledge of common engineering application software, particularly PLS-CADD.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, and ANSI that apply to transmission design.
• Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project.
• Valid driver’s license required; must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.