Supervising Engineer - Substation

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.

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 and extensive experience performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects.

• Review vendor documentation and coordinate with the internal sourcing team.
• Support the proposal team by preparing bill of materials, developing technical concepts and providing single line diagrams, layout plans, etc.
• Coordinate directly with clients, engineers, sub‑contractors and suppliers on technical issues and interfaces.
• Plan and perform technical design reviews with design teams and report risks to line management and PM.
• Review inspection and test plans, and attend FAT for major electrical equipment if required.
• List and report all deviations from engineering specifications, and implement corrective actions in cooperation with PM.
• Answer technical site questions and review non‑conformance reports from site from an engineering perspective.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the electric utility industry or EPC companies performing engineering or management duties for high voltage electrical substation design.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or graduate degree in electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• P.E. license required.
• Proven track record of 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 processes 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.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

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

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.

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 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 the company’s Human Resources department.