Supervising Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

10d

About The Position

The Supervising Engineer will oversee the detailed design of high-voltage substation projects. The role manages a team of engineers, designers, and support staff to help ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The position also supports proposals, coordinates technical interfaces with clients and project partners, conducts design reviews, and addresses engineering issues arising during project execution and at job sites. The role requires travel as necessary to meet job responsibilities, up to 10–15% of the time.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in the electric utility industry or EPC companies performing engineering-related duties and/or management for high-voltage electrical substation design.
Bachelor of Science or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
Strong technical expertise in 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, and coordinating and managing all disciplines.
Knowledge of 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 handle ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and determine priorities in a complex environment.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 10–15% of the time.

Responsibilities

Review vendor documentation and coordinate with the internal Sourcing Team.
Support the Proposal Team by preparing Bills of Materials, developing technical concepts, and providing items such as Single Line Diagrams and layout plans.
Coordinate directly with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers on technical issues and interfaces.
Plan and perform technical design reviews with design teams, and report technical risks to line management and the Project Manager.
Review Inspection and Test Plans and attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for major electrical equipment when required.
List and report deviations from engineering specifications, and plan and implement corrective actions in cooperation with the Project Manager.
Answer technical site questions and review or comment on site non-conformance reports from an engineering perspective.
Perform other duties as required.
Oversee detailed design of high-voltage substation projects and manage engineering, design, and support staff.