Principle Architect

Quanta Services•Birmingham, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About Us QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients. About this Role Onsite Monday-Friday Location: 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35243 The Principal Architect serves as the senior technical authority for power generation projects, responsible for defining system architecture and ensuring technical excellence from concept through commissioning.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
Experience: Minimum 10 plus years of architectural experience in industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects preferably in EPC environments.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other BIM tools as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of zoning laws, building codes, commercial / industrial construction procedures, and materials.
Ability to manage complex BIM models and workflows for large infrastructure projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and in virtual, cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Certification: Registered Architect or working toward licensure is highly preferred.
Familiarity with industrial energy-efficient design, and data center architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

Present project designs to leadership and stakeholders, incorporating feedback and making strategic recommendations.
Advocating sustainable design practices that reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.
Reviewing building plans and site layouts for aesthetics, environmental impact, code compliance, and accessibility.
Research plans, design building projects based on client needs, financial constraints, regulatory requirements, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
Address challenges of scale, including site logistics for large workforces and high-density infrastructure.
Produce schematic designs, design development, and construction documents using Revit, ensuring accuracy and cross-discipline coordination.
Collaborate with consultants and internal teams to ensure Revit model integrity and project delivery.
Address environmental considerations and advocate for sustainable design practices that reduce negative impacts and improve efficiency.
Support the development of site-wide infrastructure, including utility substations, fiber networks, and mechanical systems.
Contribute to the design of modular and scalable prototypes for rapid deployment across multiple sites.
Serve as the technical authority for power generation projects from concept through commissioning
Define and oversee system architecture across electrical, mechanical, civil, and controls disciplines
Ensure compliance with utility, regulatory, and industry standards (NERC, FERC, NEC, IEEE)
Lead equipment selection, design reviews, and interconnection coordination
Act as the primary technical liaison with owners, EPCs, OEMs, and utilities
Manage technical risk, constructability, and value engineering efforts
Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and startup
Mentor senior engineers and establish engineering standards and best practice