Senior Electrical Engineer – Power & EPC Design

Quanta Government Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for power generation and distribution projects, including gas turbines, renewables, and BESS. You will contribute to construction packages for power generation islands supporting data center operations.

The role requires a PE license or progress toward licensure, 7–8 years of industrial electrical experience, and strong proficiency in design software and NEC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or actively working toward licensure.
• Minimum of 7–8 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical, preferably in EPC environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access & Outlook).
• Knowledgeable in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, ElecDes, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, A6132, and Dialux).
• Proficiency in PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and field instrumentation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
• Develop and assemble scopes, drawings and specifications into a package for procurement of materials and equipment.
• Lead development of detailed design deliverables including: Single-line diagrams, Motor elementary diagrams, Interconnect diagrams, Electrical cable schedules, Equipment specification, Material take-offs, 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.
• Design and implement instrumentation systems for process control and monitoring.
• 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

Skills

Electrical design

PLCs & SCADA

NEC / IEEE knowledge

AutoCAD / Plant 3D / Revit

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

ElecDes

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

Dialux

A6132

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for power generation and distribution projects, including gas turbines, renewables, and BESS. You will contribute to construction packages for power generation islands supporting data center operations.

The role requires a PE license or progress toward licensure, 7–8 years of industrial electrical experience, and strong proficiency in design software and NEC/IEEE standards.