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Quanta Services

Project Engineer - Substation

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct ... Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications for electrical substations. * Ensure ...

Bloc Resources

Sitework Designer 2

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Produce civil grading design drawings for transmission and electrical substation projects. * Develop layouts and conceptual designs in support of lead design engineers. * Perform civil site design ...

ISG

Substation Project Manager

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required. * 12+ years of experience in substation engineering, design, or consulting environments required.

4pconsultinginc

Sitework Designer II

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Key Responsibilities Develop grading, drainage, and sitework designs for electrical substation projects. Prepare conceptual layouts and detailed civil design drawings. Create and maintain 2D/3D site ...

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What is the difference between Electrical Substation Design vs Electrical Power Systems Engineering?

AspectElectrical Substation DesignElectrical Power Systems Engineering
FocusDesigning physical substation layouts, equipment selection, and construction detailsAnalyzing and planning entire electrical power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution
CredentialsElectrical engineering degree, certifications in substation designElectrical engineering degree, power systems certifications
Work EnvironmentField sites, engineering offices, construction projectsOffice-based, field visits, system analysis
Industry UsagePower utilities, infrastructure projectsPower generation, transmission companies, consulting firms

Electrical Substation Design focuses on creating detailed plans for substations, while Electrical Power Systems Engineering involves broader analysis and planning of entire electrical networks. Both roles require electrical engineering credentials but differ in scope and daily tasks.

How to get into electrical substation design?

To pursue a career in electrical substation design, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level engineering roles, developing skills in power systems and CAD software, and obtaining relevant certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) can improve job prospects in this specialized area.

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Supervising Engineer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$92K - $117K/yr

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Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Us
QISG leverages Quanta's comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role
We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. This turnkey project execution strategy ensures there is one point of contact to handle projects of any size from beginning to end and allows a cohesive and coordinated Quanta Services team to enter the project life cycle at the earliest stage possible.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
The Supervising Engineer will oversee the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. This role involves managing a team of engineers, designers and support staff to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects.
What You'll Do
  • Review of Vendor documentation and co-ordination with internal Sourcing Team
  • Support to Proposal Team including preparation of Bill of Materials, develop technical concepts and provide Single Line Diagram, Layout plan etc
  • Co-ordinate directly with clients, engineer, sub-contractors and supplier's technical issues, and technical interfaces
  • Plan and perform technical design reviews together with design teams and report technical risks to line management and PM
  • Review Inspection and Test plan, and attend FAT for major Electrical Equipment if required
  • List and report all noted deviations to the engineering specifications, plan and implement corrective actions in co-operation with PM
  • Responsible for answering technical site questions and review / comment of non-conformance reports from site from engineering point of view
  • Other duties as required

What You'll Bring
  • Minimum of 7 years' 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 degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • P.E. license required.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
  • Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
  • Knowledge of utility industry processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines.
  • Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
  • 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, NESC, and others.
  • Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Travel Requirements:
  • Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-15% of the time.

What You'll Get
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.

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