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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Civil Engineer 4

Water Resources EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university is required.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or strongly preferred.
  • At least 8–12 years of relevant civil engineering experience is required.
  • Significant experience supporting EPC, power generation, renewable energy, utility, transmission, substation, or industrial infrastructure projects is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, hydrology and hydraulic modeling software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required.
  • Strong experience with site development design, stormwater management, drainage systems, utility infrastructure, foundation design coordination, heavy industrial facilities, and construction support activities is required.
  • Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes and standards, stormwater regulations, environmental permitting requirements, utility design practices, and EPC engineering processes and project execution methodologies is required.
  • Strong leadership and project coordination capabilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, client-facing and stakeholder management skills, and commitment to engineering quality, safety, and continuous improvement are required.
  • Ability to travel periodically for site visits, field verification, project activities, project meetings, field support, site investigations, and client engagements is required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and perform site visits and field assessments in active industrial and construction environments is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil engineering design activities for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), substation, transmission, and industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and review conceptual studies, feasibility evaluations, preliminary engineering, and detailed design packages.
  • Lead the design and analysis of site grading plans; stormwater management systems; drainage systems; erosion and sediment control plans; access roads and site circulation layouts; underground utility systems; equipment foundations; retaining walls and site structures; and heavy industrial site development projects.
  • Perform and review advanced engineering calculations related to hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater runoff, earthwork quantities, foundation loading, retaining structures, site stabilization, and utility infrastructure.
  • Develop engineering reports, technical studies, and design basis documentation.
  • Lead civil engineering scope through conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Manage civil engineering deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, structural, electrical, process, environmental, and project management teams.
  • Participate in project planning, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and design reviews.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues while ensuring project objectives are achieved.
  • Support project estimating, scope development, and proposal activities.
  • Provide senior-level engineering support during construction and commissioning activities.
  • Conduct site investigations, field assessments, and constructability evaluations.
  • Support contractor coordination and resolution of field issues.
  • Review Requests for Information (RFIs), contractor submittals, and construction documentation.
  • Assist with startup activities and verification of civil installations.
  • Support environmental permitting and regulatory approval efforts.
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies, environmental consultants, and clients.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Review and approve stormwater management plans, erosion control measures, and site development documentation.
  • Support preparation of permit applications and technical reports.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level civil engineers and designers.
  • Review engineering work products for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company standards.
  • Support development of civil engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
  • Participate in recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives.
  • Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading civil engineering scope on multidisciplinary projects is preferred.
  • Experience with MicroStation and GIS platforms is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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