Project Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•, MN

About The Position

QISG uses in-house talent and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, maintain, and construct energy infrastructure projects. Its turnkey project execution approach provides a coordinated point of contact throughout the project lifecycle and brings together expertise across engineering, safety, quality, procurement, QA/QC, right-of-way acquisition, scheduling, environmental planning, permitting, title, and land management. The Project Engineer oversees the design of high-voltage infrastructure projects, providing oversight to teams performing detailed design and engineering support for EPC proposals. The role covers projects from inception through closeout, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout. The position requires a background in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering and extensive experience with high-voltage substation or transmission-line projects. Travel may be required for job responsibilities, up to 10–25% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high-voltage substation projects.
Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
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.
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 manage ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and determine priorities in a complex environment.
Ability to travel as necessary to meet job responsibilities, up to 10–25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations or transmission lines.
Keep projects on budget and schedule while identifying cost-effective solutions.
Review projects for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards, including environmental and safety requirements.
Coordinate with government agencies, contractors, the public, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
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 work.
Provide oversight to the detailed-design team and perform engineering to support EPC proposals.