Staff Engineer

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

Potelco, Inc. seeks a Staff Engineer to join our design and project management team at our office in Sumner, WA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead projects related to electrical transmission and distribution line construction, enhancement, and replacement.

Our team is proud to be working with some of the regions’ largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. If you would like to be part of this important, exciting, and rewarding journey, we hope you will apply to work with us!

Salary: $120,000-$160,000 (depending on experience)

This role requires the candidate to be a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Washington. 

• Develop designs for transmission (55 kV – 230 kV overhead) and distribution lines (primarily 15 kV & 35 kV, both overhead and underground). This includes field investigation, computer modeling, foundation design, reporting, and, in selected cases, application of a PE Stamp.
• Ensure that team work product is compliant with applicable codes, standards, and O&M requirements.
•  Interpret engineering guidelines and standards to find solutions to problems when existing standards do not exist.
•  Review, sign and seal pertinent deliverable documentation including technical reports and construction drawings.
•  Serve as a consultant/mentor to internal staff to facilitate project completion, engineering skills development, and knowledge transfer.
•  Engage with stakeholders to ensure that deadlines are met. · Create and maintain technical documentation templates that are transmitted to the clients per stated contract deliverables
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license in the State of Washington or ability obtain one within three months.
• 5+ years of experience in the construction or utilities industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Ability to organize and participate in field visits during all times of the year and in environments ranging from urban to rural.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all applicable stakeholders (team mates, leadership, customers, vendors, agencies, and construction personnel).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the design, construction and operation of high voltage power lines
• Electric utility experience.
• Experience using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE including wood, laminated wood, steel, and fiberglass, PLS-CAISSON, PLS-TOWER, LPILE, and/or MFAD
• Familiarity with geotechnical reports and studies

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Potelco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.