Senior Power System Engineer

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is looking for a Senior Engineer to lead advanced power system studies across various networks. The candidate will tackle complex challenges, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients to deliver insights. This role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of experience in design studies. The firm offers competitive compensation and a culture that values diversity and career growth. Willingness to travel is necessary.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in power system studies with a focus on design studies.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects independently.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits.
  • Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.
  • Travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical studies involving grounding, insulation coordination, and transient simulations.
  • Perform detailed modeling and analysis using specified tools.
  • Mentor junior engineers and manage client relationships.
  • Support proposal development, project scoping, and client relationships.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across teams.
  • Collaborate with protection, planning, and field engineers to integrate study results.
  • Ensure all work meets quality, compliance, and industry standards.

Skills

PSCAD
ATP-EMTP
CDEGS
WinIGS
Communication skills
Client-facing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Graduate coursework or certifications in power systems

Tools

PSCAD
ATP-EMTP
CDEGS
WinIGS

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. 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 Senior Engineer – Electrical Design Studies to lead and execute advanced power system studies across transmission, distribution, and generation networks. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and working directly with clients to deliver impactful results. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in areas such as grounding, insulation coordination, electromagnetic transients, and power quality. You will work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support utility clients across North America.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead technical studies involving grounding, insulation coordination, AC interference, and transient simulations.
  • Perform detailed modeling and analysis using tools such as PSCAD, ATP-EMTP, CDEGS, and WinIGS.
  • Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for clients.
  • Support proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship management.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with protection, planning, and field engineering teams to integrate study results.
  • Ensure all work meets high standards of quality, compliance, and industry best practices.
Required
  • Willing and able to travel to client locations and industry meetings as necessary.
Working Conditions

Working conditions are typical of a professional office environment. When working in field or laboratory settings, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and completion of additional safety training may be required. The role may involve lifting and carrying equipment, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions. Job duties may require the ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, and perform other physical movements associated with the work. Specific vision abilities (such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, or depth perception) may be required depending on the assigned job duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities may perform the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties as required.

What You’ll Bring
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 10+ years of experience in power system studies, with a focus on design studies
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects independently
  • Strong communication skills and experience in client‑facing roles
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits.
Systems & Skills
  • PSCAD, ATP-EMTP, CDEGS, WinIGS
  • Familiarity with ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, ETAP, PSS/E, PowerWorld, or Python scripting is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Graduate coursework or certifications in power systems, EMTP, or related areas
  • Professional Engineer (P.E. or P.Eng.) license
Systems & Skills
  • Experience in protection or system planning studies
  • Prior involvement in proposal development and business development
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 the Company’s Human Resources department.

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