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Electrical Engineer, Prin

Job in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35275, USA
Listing for: Quanta-Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 130000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical authority and engineering leader responsible for electrical system design, analysis, and execution across power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects. This role provides strategic technical direction, ensures engineering excellence, and supports the delivery of complex EPC projects from conceptual development through commissioning and operational turnover.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial and utility electrical systems, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary engineering teams while influencing technical standards and project execution strategies.

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership & Engineering Strategy

  • Serve as the principal electrical engineering subject matter expert for Quanta Power Solutions.
  • Establish electrical engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices across projects and disciplines.
  • Provide technical oversight and approval for complex electrical designs and system studies.
  • Support business development efforts, proposal development, and client technical presentations.
  • Evaluate new technologies and industry advancements to improve system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
  • Provide engineering governance for electrical design consistency across all projects.

Electrical System Design & Analysis

  • Lead the design and evaluation of electrical systems for:
    • Power generation facilities (simple cycle and combined cycle)
    • Renewable energy systems
    • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
    • Data centers and mission-critical facilities
    • Substations and transmission interconnections
    • Industrial and utility infrastructure systems

      Oversee development and review of:
    • Single-line and three-line diagrams
    • Protection and coordination studies
    • Load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and grounding studies
    • Electrical equipment specifications and data sheets
    • Cable schedules and distribution designs
    • Motor control and switch gear systems
    • Material take-offs (MTOs) and construction packages

      Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, and applicable industry standards Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational performance requirements.

Project Execution & EPC Delivery

  • Provide technical leadership across all project phases: conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning.
  • Review and approve key electrical deliverables, vendor drawings, and technical submittals.
  • Support project planning, estimating, risk management, and execution strategies.
  • Provide input on staffing, workload distribution, and engineering resource planning.
  • Participate in executive-level project reviews and client coordination meetings.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

  • Coordinate electrical engineering efforts with civil, structural, mechanical, instrumentation & controls, process, and construction teams.
  • Lead interdisciplinary design reviews and system integration…
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