Quanta Services, Inc. · 3 months ago
Lead Designer - Substation
US-FL-Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expQuanta Services, Inc. is a leading specialty contractor in North America focused on delivering energy infrastructure solutions. The Lead Designer - Substation will oversee a team of designers and drafters in executing substation design projects, ensuring quality control and adherence to budget and schedule.
ConstructionCRMEnergyInformation TechnologyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Oversee designers and drafters from project inception to completion on various substation projects
Implement 2D and 3D design software for substation design
Train, coach, and mentor direct reports to build effective teams. Assist directors in selection of new staff and promotion of current staff
Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs
Supervise the production of new designs from examples of previous projects and/or standards
Oversee quality control via procedures and drawing checks to ensure the highest standards of workmanship
Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions
Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material
Perform material takeoffs and develop bills of material
Learn and properly use the document management system and suggest improvements
Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work and that of the design team
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
Required
Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification is required. A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus
Extensive experience in drafting disciplines with a background in substation design is highly preferred
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high voltage substation projects
Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software
Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs
Good knowledge of the major components of a substation
Good oral and written communication
Extensive knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
Working in a team environment
Communicating effectively with co-workers
Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment
Preferred
Experience with 3D design software (AutoCAD Inventor, SDS, etc.) is preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary, overtime is available and bonus structure.
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
Professional development opportunities.
Company
Quanta Services, Inc.
Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) is the leading specialty contractor with the largest and highly trained skilled workforce in North America, providing fully integrated solutions for the electric power, pipeline, industrial, and communications industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.96BKey Investors
First Reserve Corporation
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2002-12-24Post Ipo Equity· $72.9M
Leadership Team
Kenneth M. Mercado
EVP, Electric Utilities
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