RDQ, Inc. Senior Engineer Houston, TX · Denver, CO · San Diego, CA · Portland, ME · Remote · Full time

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FIRST AND FOREMOST: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?!

RDQ cares about its people more than anything. We both believe *and* embody the truth that when our people thrive, so does our company. We want you to flourish both in and out of work.

Because of this, RDQ offers competitive compensation and a benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings support and profit-sharing
• Unique work-life benefits
• Continuing ed + 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.

Diversity is another core value of ours.

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.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

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.

You’ll get to work with a dynamic team on transmission and distribution line design projects, including 3-D modeling, structure design, construction package development, routing studies, field investigations and more with clients across the country, meaning you get to employ relevant code across all 50 states.

A DAY IN THE LIFE MIGHT INCLUDE:

• 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

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. 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

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE*:

• 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.