Engineering Project Manager - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Lake Mary, FL

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager – Substation provides technical leadership, project coordination, and engineering oversight for substation projects. The role manages the full project lifecycle, from proposal and scope definition through detailed design, procurement support, construction coordination, commissioning, and project closeout. It ensures engineering deliverables are complete, constructible, compliant with standards, and aligned with project schedules and budgets. Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Engineering Project Manager serves as a key liaison among engineering, construction, and client teams. The role drives collaboration, resolves technical challenges, manages risk, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures across substation projects. QISG’s substation work includes greenfield builds, expansions, and retrofit projects that support grid stability and energy resilience.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering-related duties and/or managing high-voltage electrical projects.
Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, or electrical engineering and comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
Knowledge of utility industry processes, including scheduling, contracts, coordination, and management of all disciplines.
Excellent business acumen.
Knowledge of processes 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 with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, drive innovation, and achieve business objectives.
Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, and NESC.
Ability to handle ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities in a complex environment.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Responsibilities

Collaborate strategically with engineering and operational leadership on technical goals and oversee engineering work.
Lead technical work during conceptual, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction, and closeout phases, including customer or jobsite visits as necessary.
Define engineering scope, deliverables, assumptions, and technical requirements for each project.
Manage engineering partner performance, including developing and reviewing key performance indicators with partner senior leadership.
Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings; identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure internal technical documentation and standards meet company and customer requirements.
Develop and implement training strategies to improve the technical proficiency and performance of the substation engineering project management team.
Support business development through client meetings, proposal development, and project planning activities.
Work with Quanta Engineering and Construction Operating Units to drive work.
Improve engineering processes and methodologies by applying new technologies and best practices.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and integrity and adherence to QISG core values and principles.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and engineering advances, incorporating relevant innovations into project designs and processes.
Represent QISG in industry forums, conferences, and professional associations.
Perform other duties as assigned.