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Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group · 2 weeks ago

Project Engineer - Substation

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is a leading specialty contractor in North America focused on energy infrastructure. The Project Engineer - Substation will oversee the design of high voltage substation projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, managing project budgets, and collaborating with engineering teams.

ConstructionEnergyFacilities Support ServicesInfrastructure

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

P.E. licenseHigh voltage substation experienceElectrical engineeringProject controls knowledgeIndustry software proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

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

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

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

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Professional development opportunities.

Company

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is a construction company that offers energy infrastructure solutions.

Founded in 2017

Houston, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

https://quantaisg.com

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