Project Engineers oversee the design of high voltage substation projects, providing oversight for the design team and performing engineering to support EPC proposals. This role is for an engineer with extensive experience in high voltage substation projects, working as part of a substation design team with other engineers, designers, and drafters supporting projects across the QISG platform. There are three bands to this title; an employee moves up in band as they gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout
Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations
Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions
Review projects to verify compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards, including environmental and safety requirements
Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials
Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your projects
Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems
Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts
Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance
Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis
Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations
Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed
Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
P.E. license is required
Understanding of the major components of a substation is required
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects
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Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices
Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards
Strong understanding of industry specific software packages
Familiarity with processes and procedures for project controls and estimates
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners
Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and others
Ability to work in a team environment
Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discount Program
About the Company
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for partners' energy infrastructure needs. They use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Their turnkey service capabilities provide customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for clients. Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life, providing electricity to people all over the world.
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is a recognized leader in EPC, design-build, and CMAR services for electrical infrastructure, wastewater and specialty projects nationwide and serves as the nexus of a fully integrated team, giving the client a single point of accountability for complex projects..
