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Design Engineer I - Substation - (New Grad)

$80k - $87k

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

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 Job Title: Design Engineer I You will perform substation design assignments including physical layout and protection & control systems while ensuring compliance with safety and construction standards. This role involves designing substation components, selecting materials, preparing design documents, and collaborating with engineers and field personnel to ensure project accuracy and efficiency. This position will report to a Supervising Engineer and be part of a substation design team with other engineers, designers, and drafters supporting substation projects across the QISG platform. There are four bands to this title; an employee moves up in band as they gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills. What You'll Do 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. Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance. Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis. Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations. Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed. Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations. Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders. Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring 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 the major components of a substation is required. Basic knowledge of these components is a plus. Previous design or construction experience is highly desirable. Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software. Excellent oral and written communication skills Working in a team environment Communicating effectively with co-workers Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment. What You'll Get 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 Compensation Range The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $87,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

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