About Us

PAR West, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is an industry leader in all aspects of outside infrastructure, electrical, gas, and telecom construction. Our reputation as solution providers has been consistently applied across all our service offerings. Our innovative and forward-thinking teams bring decades of experience to every project.

We offer a full range of construction services and solutions for substations, overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, maintenance, startup, associated communications, energized services, emergency storm restoration and assessment, and engineer, procure and construct (EPC) services.

About this Role

QUES safely provides engineering, procurement and construction services for comprehensive infrastructure needs in the electric power, and communication industries. QUES has the knowledge and expertise to handle a full spectrum of projects. From the most straightforward, single-component installation to the most complex, multi-state project, QUES handles the job safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. The Civil Engineer will design, plan, and supervise the construction of infrastructure projects such as power and natural gas lines, electric vehicle chargers, and associated structural components. 

What You'll Do

• Directs and oversees staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.
• Consults with and provides guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs.
• Uses design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation or structures.
• Assesses strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel by testing materials and soil.
• Sets design specifications by computing grade requirements, ADA access, traffic flow rates, and similar parameters.
• Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
• Drafts and presents reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions. 
• Estimates materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
• Collaborates with architects and contractors to ensure projects progress properly.
• Collaborates with surveyors (or directs and participates in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
• Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• On completion of a project, inspects, repairs, and maintains the structures as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Thorough understanding of utility infrastructure, site design and planning, traffic control, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and tools involved in the construction or repair of such facilities.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in the State of California required.

Compensation Range

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.