Supervising Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervising Engineer to lead high voltage substation projects. In this pivotal role, you will manage a talented team of engineers and designers, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to all regulatory standards. Your expertise in electrical engineering and project management will be crucial in driving efficiency and quality throughout the project lifecycle. Join this dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electric utility engineering for high voltage substation design.
• P.E. license required with proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervise and mentor engineers and support staff, managing project budgets.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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.

JOB TITLE: Supervising Engineer - Substation

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Director Engineering

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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 We Offer:

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

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.
• Evaluate and monitor 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:

Required Experience and Education

• 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.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.