Supervising Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) seeks a Supervising Engineer to oversee the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. You will lead a team of engineers and designers to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in the electric utility sector, an ABET-accredited EE degree, and a P.E. license, with strong knowledge of NEC, NESC and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in the electric utility industry performing engineering duties and/or management for high voltage substation design.
• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• P.E. license required.
• Proven record leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and budget.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering and electrical utility standards (NEC/NESC/IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the detailed design of high voltage substation projects from inception to completion.
• Manage a team of engineers, designers, and support staff and provide coaching.
• Prepare engineering designs, specifications and plans for HV substations.
• Develop and manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and client/regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality control procedures and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Electrical design

Engineering standards

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

P.E. license

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.

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
We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. This turnkey project execution strategy ensures there is one point of contact to handle projects of any size from beginning to end and allows a cohesive and coordinated Quanta Services team to enter the project life cycle at the earliest stage possible.
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.
The Supervising Engineer will oversee the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. This role involves managing a team of engineers, designers and support staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects.
What You\'ll Do

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
• Supervise a team of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and plans for high voltage electrical substation projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure all projects comply with applicable industry, client, governmental regulations and standards.
• Implement and oversee quality control procedures.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
• Evaluates and monitors engineering contractors and consultants.
• Assist in selection, training, coaching of direct reports to build effective teams.
• Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs
• Work with project team to create or modify all design documents
• Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
• Other duties as required

What You\'ll Bring

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering related duties and/or management for high voltage electrical substation design.
• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• P.E. license required.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
• Knowledge of utility industry processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines.
• Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
• Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE NEC, NESC, and others.
• Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Travel Requirements
Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-15% of the time.

What You\'ll Get

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

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 us the Company’s Human Resources department.