Designer I

Quanta Services•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide. Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. The Designer – Substation is responsible for supporting substation design projects across the QISG platform by performing routine 2D/3D Physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks. This role requires working knowledge of basic design techniques and industry procedures, with an emphasis on accuracy, standards compliance, and CAD proficiency. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong familiarity with substation materials, construction methods, and utility design standards. Proficiency with CAD platforms—including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications—is preferred. The Designer will work under the direction of a Lead Designer and collaborate closely with engineers and drafting teams to develop and maintain quality drawing packages for both internal and client-facing deliverables.

Requirements

Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification is preferred. A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.
Experience in drafting disciplines with a background in substation design is highly preferred.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high voltage substation projects. More experience could result in a higher-level position.
Experience with 3D and/or smart design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, SDS, etc.) is preferred.
Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software.
Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs
Basic knowledge of the major components of a substation
Basic oral and written communications
Basic knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
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.
Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities. but travel will be minimal to support project related site visits.

Responsibilities

Work on design aspects from project inception to completion on various substation projects.
Utilize 3D and/or smart design software for substation design.
Demonstrate knowledge of quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.
Learn and properly use the document management system and suggest improvements.
Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
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.