Substation Project Engineer - HV Design Lead

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime and bonus structure

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Project Engineer - Substation to oversee high‑voltage substation design from concept through closeout. You will supervise the design team, review calculations, and ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/NEMA/IEEE standards while supporting EPC proposals. The role requires a ABET‑accredited B.S.

in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering and a valid P.E. license, with at least five years in the electric utility industry and strong collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• P.E. license is required.
• Understanding of the major components of a substation is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high voltage substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations.
• Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Review projects to verify compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
• Oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Project Engineer - Substation to oversee high‑voltage substation design from concept through closeout. You will supervise the design team, review calculations, and ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/NEMA/IEEE standards while supporting EPC proposals. The role requires a ABET‑accredited B.S.

in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering and a valid P.E. license, with at least five years in the electric utility industry and strong collaboration