Design Engineer - Substation

QISG
Scottsdale, AZ

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. JOB TITLE: Design Engineer - Substation DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO: Supervising Engineering or Operations Supervisor CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Substation Design Engineer to develop layouts wiring for substation components and systems while ensuring compliance with safety and construction standards. This role involves designing substation components, selecting materials, preparing design documents, and collaborating with engineers and field personnel to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
  • Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
  • Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
  • Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, and other CAD software for scaled drawings and mapping.
  • Implement engineering redlines with precision and ensure accuracy before finalizing drafting/drawing.
  • Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and pole loading assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, design codes (NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC), and construction standards.
  • Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
  • Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
  • Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with potential for up to 50 hours and occasional overtime.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of industry experience in power distribution, substation design, or related fields.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, or similar CAD tools.
  • Experience with power distribution engineering software.
  • Understanding of design codes and standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, IBC.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering drafting and design principle.
Business Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Travel Requirements:

  • Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-25% of the time.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Posted 2025-07-29

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