Senior Electrical Engineer

Quanta Power Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for power generation and distribution projects, including gas turbines, renewables, and battery storage, with interconnection to substations.

You will produce preliminary designs, assemble procurement packages, and lead detailed design deliverables such as motor diagrams and cable schedules. PE-licensed with 10+ years in EPC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical, preferably in EPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
• Develop and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a package for procurement.
• Lead development of detailed design deliverables including motor diagrams and cable schedules.
• Prepare equipment specifications and material take-offs; ensure constructible designs.
• Conduct grounding, lighting, lightning protection, and heat tracing calculations.
• Review vendor drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
• Perform arc flash studies and grounding grid analysis.
• Support construction packages and field implementation.
• Ensure designs meet client expectations, standards, and project specs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project alignment.
• Provide on-site startup and commissioning support as needed.
• Communicate scope changes and design updates promptly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

ElecDes

Etap

SKM

PSCAD

A6132

Dialux

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for the design and development of electrical systems for power generation and distribution projects. This includes work with gas turbines, renewables, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This includes understanding interconnection and interaction between generation and substation systems. The engineer will contribute to the development of complete construction packages for power generation islands supporting data center operations.

What You'll Do

• Produce estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
• Develop and assembling scopes, drawings and specifications into a package to be issued for procurement of materials and equipment.
• Lead development of detailed design deliverables including:
• Motor elementary diagrams
• Electrical cable schedules
• Equipment specification
• Material take-offs (MTOs)
• Grounding, lighting, lightning protection, and heat trace systems
• Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for electrical/instrumentation input.
• Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity.
• Conduct arc flash studies, grounding grid analysis, and relay coordination.
• Prepare construction packages and support field implementation.
• Ensure designs meet client expectations, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment.
• Provide on-site startup and commissioning support as needed.
• Recognize and communicate scope changes and design updates promptly.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in electrical, preferably in EPC environments.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledgeable in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, ElecDes, Etap, SKM, PSCAD, A6132, and Dialux)
• Strong understanding of NEC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Ability to produce efficient, constructible designs with attention to cost and schedule.
• Experience with EPC project workflows and documentation standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Access & Outlook)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.