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Dashiell Corporation

Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Dashiell Corporation, Lake Charles, Louisiana, us, 70612

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Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large‑scale complex projects, Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Job Location 844 Ryan Street, Floor 3

Primary Function Performs engineering work with a focus on transmission line design, including both civil and electrical practices. Requires knowledge of transmission systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV 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 Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer based upon experience and knowledge in the field.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Ensure that projects meet quality and schedule objectives (project or senior project engineer level)

Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by assignments

Other 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; minimum of 7 years of hands‑on design work (10+ years for senior positions)

Licensed professional engineer with ability to become licensed in multiple states or to gain license within one year of hire

Experience preparing cost‑effective designs in an EPC environment

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge and understanding of transmission engineering, including routing issues, conductor selection, structure determination, plan and profile development, material takeoffs, etc.

Knowledge of structure and foundation design

Proficiency with engineering application software (e.g., PLS‑CADD)

Familiarity with engineering standards (NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI, ANSI)

Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary for a complete project

Physical Requirements

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 day

Primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year‑round weather conditions and noise

Must be willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10 %)

May need to work extended hours, including weekends, periodically

May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time

Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities under company policy

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 applicable law.

Benefits Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 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, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more.

Legal Notice 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.

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