Substation Design Engineer I – Shape the Grid

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC seeks a Design Engineer I to perform substation design assignments, including physical layout and protection & control systems, ensuring compliance with safety and construction standards. This role reports to a Supervising Engineer within a substation design team with engineers, designers, and drafters across QISG projects.

You will design substation components, prepare drawings and calculations, and collaborate with field personnel to ensure

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required (BSEE/BE)
• Passing FE exam is highly desirable
• Curiosity about substation components; basic knowledge is a plus; prior design or construction experience desirable
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a team and handle ambiguity while managing multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Design physical substation components including yard layouts, grounding, protection, control buildings, raceways, and AC/DC power systems
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts
• Prepare design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents
• Perform engineering calculations: voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, grounding analysis
• Ensure adherence to NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications
• Maintain detailed project documentation and engineering calculations
• Travel to project sites as required

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE or electrical engineering degree

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC seeks a Design Engineer I to perform substation design assignments, including physical layout and protection & control systems, ensuring compliance with safety and construction standards. This role reports to a Supervising Engineer within a substation design team with engineers, designers, and drafters across QISG projects.

You will design substation components, prepare drawings and calculations, and collaborate with field personnel to ensure