Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

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.

QISG are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Field Engineer specializing in substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field and will be responsible for supporting electrical substations construction teams. This role requires a deep understanding of civil engineering principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.

The position is required to provide technical guidance and support to QISG’s construction teams, as well as be the teams direct link back to the broader engineering team on the project.

• Acting as the main technical expert on site, offering guidance to construction crews and subcontractors
• Making sure that the project adheres to engineering and design specifications, industry standards, and construction regulations
• Working independently or as part of the construction team to handle issues that arise
• Support the resolution of construction issues, deviations from plans, and unforeseen challenges
• Where issues cannot be resolved, have the capability to reach back to the home office design teams to obtain timely resolution
• Identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures to minimize project delays, cost overruns and safety hazards
• Processing of submittals and RFI’s
• Maintain accurate project documentation for field markup
• Support plan review and approval process with local and state municipalities, as required
• Report to Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager on status of open issues
• Performs any other duties assigned
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

• Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience in the construction of large high voltage substations
• Strong technical background in the installation of electrical equipment and associated subsystems
• Familiarity with high, medium and low voltage installations, substation design, grounding
• Ability to collaborate with project team members and client entities, demonstrating the leadership capabilities to ensure a successful project
• Excellent written and oral skills are required
• P.E. license is not required, but preferred
• Must be capable of performing physical activities such as lifting to 20 pounds at times, bending, standing, walking, lifting, stretching, climbing, and crawling in both on-site and office environments
• Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions and uneven terrain

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

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.