Project Engineer - Substation

Quanta Services

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in electric utility engineering focused on high voltage substation projects.
  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • P.E. license is mandatory.
  • Expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering principles.
  • Proficient with industry-specific software for project management.
  • Familiar with project controls and estimating procedures.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all project phases: planning, design, permitting, construction, and closeout.
  • Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for compliance and accuracy.
  • Ensure projects adhere to budgets and timelines while finding cost-effective solutions.
  • Verify compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders, including government agencies and contractors, for project success.
  • Implement quality control procedures to uphold high standards in workmanship.
  • Prepare and maintain project status reports and engineering documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
Full Job Description
About this Role

We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. This turnkey project execution strategy ensures there is one point of contact to handle projects of any size from beginning to end and allows a cohesive and coordinated Quanta Services team to enter the project life cycle at the earliest stage possible.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our 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 our clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Project Engineer will oversee the design of high voltage infrastructure projects. This role will involve providing an oversight role for the design team performing the detailed design. It will also include performing engineering to support EPC proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with extensive experience in high voltage substation or transmission line projects.

What You'll Do

  • Oversee projects from inception to completion, including: planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
  • Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations or transmission lines.
  • Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions.
  • Review projects to verify compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and the public, to ensure successful project delivery.
  • 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 his/her work.


What You'll Bring

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.
  • Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • P.E. license required.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
  • 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.
  • Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.


Travel Requirements:

  • Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-25% of the time.


What You'll Get

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.

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