Project Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is looking for a Project Engineer 1,2,3 to oversee the design and implementation of high voltage substation projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer license, alongside at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include project management from inception to closeout, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining project documentation. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. A travel requirement of 10–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.
• Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
• Strong understanding of industry-specific software packages.

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 remain on budget and schedule while delivering cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Project Engineer 1,2,3 - Substation

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

The Project Engineer – Substation will oversee the design of high voltage substation projects. This role includes providing oversight to the design team for detailed design and supporting engineering for EPC proposals. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background with extensive experience in high voltage substation projects. The position reports to a Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager and is part of a substation design team working on projects across the QISG platform. There are three bands; experience and mastery of skills lead to advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations.
• Ensure projects remain on budget and schedule while delivering cost-effective solutions.
• Verify compliance with QISG, utility specifications, and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
• Oversee quality control procedures to maintain high 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 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.
• Create design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering calculations such as voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Perform quality reviews to identify inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Identify potential project-related problems and possible solutions for stakeholders.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Understanding of major substation components 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 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 and independently manage multiple tasks, prioritize, 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.

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 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 the Company’s Human Resources department.