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Supervising Engineer - Substation

$165k - $190k

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

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 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 and extensive experience performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. What You’ll Do Review vendor documentation and coordinate with the internal sourcing team Support the proposal team including preparation of bill of materials, develop technical concepts and provide single line diagram, layout plan, etc Coordinate directly with clients, engineers, sub‑contractors and suppliers on technical issues and interfaces Plan and perform technical design reviews together with design teams and report technical risks to line management and PM Review inspection and test plan, and attend FAT for major electrical equipment if required List and report all noted deviations to the engineering specifications, and plan and implement corrective actions in cooperation with PM Answer technical site questions and review or comment on non‑conformance reports from site from an engineering point of view Other duties as required What You’ll Bring Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the electric utility industry or EPC companies 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 Compensation Range The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $165,000.00/Yr. – USD $190,000.00/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 the Company’s Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

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