Engineering Manager - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Engineering Manager - Substation provides engineering expertise and technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including support for field operations, customer account management, procurement, and key stakeholder groups within Quanta. The role manages substation design teams supporting projects across the QISG platform and reports to the Engineering Director. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background and extensive experience with high-voltage substation projects. The position oversees projects from inception through closeout, supervises and develops engineering, design, and support staff, and monitors engineering contractors and consultants. It ensures projects meet budget, schedule, quality, and applicable engineering standards, while working collaboratively with designers and project teams to develop solutions. Travel is required as needed, up to 10–25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
P.E. license required.
Expert understanding of major substation components.
Experience in personnel management.
At least 10 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 comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
Strong understanding of industry-specific software packages.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and determine priorities in a complex environment.
Ability to travel as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities, up to 10–25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
Supervise engineers, designers, and support staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Evaluate and monitor engineering contractors and consultants.
Assist with selecting, training, and coaching direct reports to build effective teams.
Assign tasks to project design teams based on project needs.
Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while providing cost-effective solutions.
Oversee quality control procedures to ensure high standards of workmanship and materials.
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 designers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
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.