Engineering Project Manager - Underground

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.

Job Title:
Engineering Project Manager - Underground Transmission Line

At QISG, our Underground and Transmission Line teams deliver the high-voltage infrastructure that powers communities across the country. Our primary expertise lies in underground transmission systems — including direct-buried cable, conduit and duct bank installations, pipe-type cable, high-pressure fluid-filled (HPFF) lines, and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) corridors — alongside overhead line new construction, upgrades, and critical maintenance. We design, build, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure that supports the backbone of the electric grid, executing every project with the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Our work spans both traditional methods and the latest industry innovations to deliver sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable solutions. Whether navigating complex urban environments with underground cable systems or building across open terrain with overhead structures, our teams are trusted to deliver.

The Engineering Project Manager will serve as the primary technical lead for underground transmission projects across the QISG platform, providing engineering expertise and hands‑on support throughout the full project lifecycle. This role reports to the Engineering Director and partners closely with field operations, customer account management, procurement, and key stakeholder groups within Quanta.

• Strategically collaborate with engineering and operational leadership on technical goals and oversee engineering work.
• Act as a technical lead during the conceptual, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle. This will include customer or jobsite visits as necessary during different phases of a project.
• Manage the performance of engineering service providers, including developing and reviewing key performance indicators with senior leadership from the service providers.
• Develop and implement engineering controls and quality assurance standards.
• Ensure internal technical documentation and standards are upheld to meet company and customer requirements.
• Responsible for managing engineering staffing initiatives and planning for resource needs to support customer and department growth.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee training strategy for engineering staff.
• Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, proposal development, and project planning activities.
• Work with Quanta Engineering and Construction OpU’s to drive work.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in engineering processes and methodologies, leveraging new technologies and best practices to enhance project delivery and performance.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and integrity within the engineering department, promoting adherence to QISG's core values and principles.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in engineering practices, and incorporate relevant innovations into project designs and processes.
• Represent QISG in industry forums, conferences, and professional associations to enhance the company's reputation and thought leadership in the engineering community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering related duties and/or management for high voltage electrical projects.
• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
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