Supervising Substation Engineer

Dashiell•The Woodlands, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, provides technical and construction services for electric infrastructure across utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets. The Supervising Substation Engineer is responsible for the profitability, quality, and schedule performance of their engineering teams. The role oversees resource assignment and team management, performs engineering work as needed, and coordinates multiple project teams and simultaneous projects. It requires extensive knowledge of substation engineering and design. The position is based in Dashiell’s office at 1575 Sawdust Rd, Suite 300, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, and reports to the Senior Director of Engineering. The engineer may travel for short periods as project assignments require. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled office, with occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits. Dashiell provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including certain insurance and employee assistance benefits at no cost to employees, plus medical plan choices, FSA or HSA options, dental and vision coverage, supplemental insurance options, and a 401(k) with immediate vesting. Applicants must be at least 18 and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); if registered in a state other than where the employee will practice, must be able to obtain a license within one year of hire.
At least 15 years of experience in the electrical power industry, with extensive substation engineering and design experience.
Experience managing a design team that includes engineers, designers, and drafters from multiple disciplines.
Extensive knowledge of high-voltage substation components and their functions at 138 kV and above.
Extensive knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals and three-phase power systems.
Strong knowledge of common engineering application software.
Extensive knowledge of engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
Extensive knowledge of design documents and drawings required to complete a project.
Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple project teams and coordinate with other departments and management to set team goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead in a team environment and communicate goals effectively with coworkers.
Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work, stand and walk intermittently, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage projects to meet quality, schedule, and profitability objectives.
Supervise multiple project teams to support on-time completion of projects.
Assign projects to engineering teams based on requirements, schedule, and personnel availability.
Coordinate engineering team efforts with construction and purchasing departments to meet construction milestones.
Ensure project teams follow project-specific standards and design work progresses efficiently.
Communicate and coordinate activities with customer representatives, project teams, management, and others as needed.
Prepare and track project schedules and budgets, and work with team leaders to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Use engineering application software for ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, short-circuit studies, and load-flow studies.
Perform project engineering and design work when needed to meet schedules.
Ensure teams apply engineering standards, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, and ANSI.
Use the document management system properly.
Ensure team members work responsibly and take ownership of their work.
Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
Maintain job safety analysis sheets.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or requested.
Hold engineering teams accountable to quality, schedule, and budget targets across simultaneous projects.
Assign resources strategically to balance workload, skill development, and project priorities.
Coordinate across engineering, construction, and procurement to reduce rework and support project delivery.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to project teams and contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee.
Choice of a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans, with corresponding FSA or HSA options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Supplemental life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Group accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
401(k) with immediate vesting.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.