Project Engineer - Transmission

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure.

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Professional development opportunities.

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group seeks a Project Engineer - Transmission in Portland, OR. The role involves overseeing the design of high voltage infrastructure projects, utilizing expertise in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, experience in managing complex projects, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation or transmission line projects.
• P.E. license required.
• Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and the public.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Industry specific software packages

Job description

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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.

JOB TITLE: Project Engineer - Transmission
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Director Engineering
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Transmission Line 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 We Offer:

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

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:
Required Experience and Education

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation or transmission line projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Civil/Structural 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.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, General Business, and Education

• Industries

  Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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