Project Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Denver, CO

23h•$117,500 - $147,900

About The Position

The Project Engineer - Substation oversees the design of high-voltage substation projects, providing oversight to the design team as it performs detailed design and conducting engineering to support EPC proposals. The position is part of a substation design team supporting projects across the QISG platform and reports to a Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager. The job description identifies three bands for the title, with advancement as employees gain experience and demonstrate mastery of new skills. The role oversees projects from inception through closeout, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout. It reviews engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications; supports budget, schedule, cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance; and takes personal responsibility for the accuracy and quality of project work. The engineer also designs physical substation components and develops protection and control documentation, design drawings, calculations, and bills of material. Short out-of-town travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
P.E. license required.
Understanding of major substation components.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed engineering for high-voltage substation projects.
Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with 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.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, construction support, and closeout.
Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations.
Ensure projects are 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 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 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 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 stakeholders' attention.
Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.