Engineering Associate - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Engineering Associate - Substation oversees the design of high-voltage substation projects, providing oversight to the design team as it completes detailed design work and performing engineering to support EPC proposals. The role is part of a substation design team of 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 employees advancing as they gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills. The position covers projects from inception through closeout, including planning, design, construction support, and quality control. Work includes substation physical design; protection and control design; engineering calculations; reviews for technical accuracy, standards compliance, cost, and schedule; and 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 and 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.
Help ensure projects remain on budget and schedule while providing 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 project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of assigned 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 the project team applies engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
Perform quality reviews for inaccuracies, omissions, and compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications.
Maintain 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, with travel up to 10–25% of the time.
Perform other duties as assigned.