Engineering Associate - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•, ME

12d

About The Position

The Engineering Associate - Substation oversees the design of high-voltage substation projects, provides oversight to design teams performing detailed design, and performs engineering work in support of EPC proposals. The position is part of a substation design team that includes engineers, designers, and drafters supporting projects across the QISG platform. It reports to a Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager. The title has three bands, with advancement as employees gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills. The role covers projects from planning and design through construction support and closeout. It includes designing substation components and protection and control systems, reviewing engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards, and maintaining project documentation. Travel may be required for project responsibilities, up to 10–25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Understanding of the major components of a substation.
At least 6 years of experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high-voltage substation projects.
Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
Strong understanding of industry-specific software packages.
Familiarity with project controls and estimating processes and procedures.
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, and NESC.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations.
Ensure projects stay on budget and schedule while identifying cost-effective solutions.
Review projects for compliance with QISG and utility specifications and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
Oversee quality control procedures to ensure high standards of workmanship and materials.
Prepare and maintain detailed project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of projects.
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 teams apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
Perform quality reviews to identify inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues and provide recommendations.
Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications.
Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.