Engineering Project Manager - Substation

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 At QISG, our Substation Engineering teams play a critical role in strengthening and modernizing the electric grid. We engineer, construct, upgrade, and maintain substations that transform, control, and protect the flow of electricity from generation sources to transmission and distribution systems. From greenfield substation builds to complex expansions and retrofit projects, our teams deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance infrastructure that supports grid stability and long‑term energy resilience. By combining proven engineering practices with advanced technologies and innovative solutions, we provide cost‑effective, sustainable, and dependable outcomes for our customers and communities. The Engineering Project Manager – Substation provides technical leadership, project coordination, and engineering oversight required to deliver these projects successfully. This role manages the full project lifecycle, from proposal and scope definition through detailed design, procurement support, construction coordination, commissioning, and project closeout. The Engineering Project Manager ensures that engineering deliverables are complete, constructible, compliant with standards, and aligned with project schedules and budgets. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Engineering Project Manager will serve as a key liaison between engineering, construction, and client teams, driving collaboration, resolving technical challenges, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures across substation projects. What You'll Do Strategically collaborate with engineering and operational leadership on technical goals and oversee engineering work. Act as a technical lead during the conceptual, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle. This will include customer or jobsite visits as necessary during different phases of a project. Define engineering scope, deliverables, assumptions, and technical requirements for each project. Manage the performance of engineering partners, including developing and reviewing key performance indicators with senior leadership from the engineering partner. Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings. Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure internal technical documentation and standards are upheld to meet company and customer requirements. Develop and implement training strategies that elevate the technical proficiency and performance of the substation engineering project management team. Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, proposal development, and project planning activities. Work with Quanta Engineering and Construction Operating Units to drive work. Drive innovation and efficiency in engineering processes and methodologies, leveraging new technologies and best practices to enhance project delivery and performance. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and integrity within the engineering department, promoting adherence to QISG's core values and principles. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in engineering practices, and incorporate relevant innovations into project designs and processes. Represent QISG in industry forums, conferences, and professional associations to enhance the company's reputation and thought leadership in the engineering community. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Minimum of 10 years' experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering related duties and/or management for high voltage electrical projects. Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university. P.E. license is preferred. Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, or 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. Excellent business acumen. Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates. Experience interpreting internal and external business issues, recommending best practices, mitigating risk and solving complex problems. Demonstrated experience supporting external customers. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, drive innovation, and achieve business objectives. 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. 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 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. 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