Project Engineer - Industrial Power

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Education Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer - Industrial Power with strong field experience to support design, implementation, and commissioning of industrial power systems. This role bridges design intent and real-world execution in both office and field environments.

You will lead documentation development, specify field equipment, and provide startup support for safe, reliable automation systems meeting project requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in industrial power and substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electrical power system and electrical automation system documentation for industrial facilities.
• Specify and integrate field installed equipment; provide construction and startup support.
• Develop engineering deliverables including Single Line Diagrams, Load Flow studies, and protective device settings.

Skills

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

AutoCAD

Smart Plant Electrical

Protective device configuration

Industrial power systems

Substation automation

Electrical SCADA

IEEE/ANSI, NEMA, NETA, API

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

AutoCAD

Smart Plant Electrical

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

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.

About This Role

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer - Industrial Power with strong field experience to support the design, implementation, and commissioning of industrial power systems. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer who thrives in both engineering offices and field environments and can bridge the gap between design intent and real‑world execution.

The Project Engineer - Industrial Power will lead the development of electrical power system and electrical automation system documentation for industrial facilities, specify and integrate field installed equipment, and provide construction and startup support. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant automation systems that meet project and client requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, support and/or coordinate major project requirements and specifications. Determine most effective means of accomplishing objectives, develop schedules for technical deliverables, conduct and coordinate related activities. Ensure that overall efforts are in concert with customer and Company requirements
• Providing technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others
• Creating and delivering work plans, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk and opportunity analyses
• Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and at customer sites domestically and internationally. [up to 30% travel including domestic, international, and offshore]
• Maintain close contact with customers and project participants to identify and resolve issues of mutual concern and to seek opportunities for additional business. Ensure timely contract completion, customer satisfaction and desired financial return
• Perform electrical system integration utilizing IEC 61850 and other industrial communication protocols
• Develop detailed engineering documentation including: Single Line Diagrams, Power System Studies (Arc Flash, Load Flow, Short Circuit, etc.), Network Diagrams, Protective Device Settings, and Substation Layouts

Travel Requirements

• Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 25‑50% of the time.

What You’ll Bring

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience in industrial power systems, switchgear, substation projects and technical project management
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• Needs to have knowledge of transformers, drives, motors, bus duct, power cables, and other electrical equipment associated with LV, MV, and HV power equipment up to 138kV
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering tools such as: ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, Smart Plant Electrical, etc.
• Must have direct experience configuring protective devices within industrial power systems – Relays/IEDs, electronic trip units, motor overloads etc.
• Must have experience working with substation automation applications and electrical SCADA systems
• Ability to perform, per applicable codes and standards, cable sizing, conduit fill calculations, voltage drop calculations, panel board breakers sizing and layouts
• Ability to design, modify, and check electrical connection diagrams, inter‑connection diagrams, and wire lists
• Working knowledge of IEEE/ANSI, NEMA, NETA, API, and PIP standards
• Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, and other codes as applicable to power distribution equipment
• Basic understanding of auxiliary systems including substation battery chargers and UPS systems

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

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.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.