Project Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Billings, MO

About The Position

QISG, part of Quanta Services, provides turnkey energy infrastructure solutions using in-house engineering, safety, quality, procurement, construction, and project-management resources. The Project Engineer oversees the design of high-voltage infrastructure projects, provides oversight to detailed-design teams, and performs engineering in support of EPC proposals. The role is focused on high-voltage substations and may also involve transmission line projects. The engineer oversees projects from inception through closeout, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout. The role requires coordination with internal teams, clients, contractors, government agencies, and the public, as well as attention to project quality, cost, schedule, regulatory compliance, and accurate engineering documentation. Travel may be required as needed, 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 work with ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and determine priorities in a complex environment.
Ability to travel as necessary, up to 10–25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Oversee high-voltage infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including planning, design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.
Provide oversight to design teams performing detailed design and support EPC proposals with engineering.
Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations or transmission lines.
Keep projects on budget and schedule while identifying cost-effective solutions.
Verify 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 for workmanship and materials.
Prepare and maintain project status reports, engineering documentation, and records.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.