Substation Design Engineer I - Growth, Training & Benefits

Quanta Government Solutions; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Government Solutions is seeking a Design Engineer I to perform substation design tasks, including layout, grounding, protection and control. You will prepare design documents, perform calculations, and collaborate with engineers and field personnel to ensure project accuracy and safety.

You will report to a Supervising Engineer and join a substation design team across QISG platforms. Four bands advance with experience and mastery of new skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is highly desirable.
• Curiosity for and willingness to learn about substation components; previous design/construction experience is a plus.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and email software.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material for planning, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Perform engineering calculations such as voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker and grounding analyses.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Conduct quality reviews and provide improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Email

Job description

Quanta Government Solutions is seeking a Design Engineer I to perform substation design tasks, including layout, grounding, protection and control. You will prepare design documents, perform calculations, and collaborate with engineers and field personnel to ensure project accuracy and safety.

You will report to a Supervising Engineer and join a substation design team across QISG platforms. Four bands advance with experience and mastery of new skills.