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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Senior Electrical Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university is required.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • At least 10 years of relevant industrial experience in electrical engineering is required; experience in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) environments is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical design software, including AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, ElecDes, Etap, SKM, PSCAD, A6132, and Dialux.
  • Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards, and other relevant codes and standards.
  • Ability to produce efficient, constructible designs while considering cost and schedule.
  • Experience with EPC project workflows and documentation standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
  • May be required to visit job sites, field offices, and customer locations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical systems for power generation and distribution projects involving gas turbines, renewables, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
  • Understand interconnection and interaction between generation and substation systems.
  • Contribute to complete construction packages for power generation islands supporting data center operations.
  • Produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
  • Develop and assemble scopes, drawings, and specifications into packages for procurement of materials and equipment.
  • Lead development of detailed design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams, interconnect diagrams, electrical cable schedules, equipment specifications, material take-offs, and grounding, lighting, lightning protection, and heat trace systems.
  • Review and check vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines for electrical and instrumentation input.
  • Perform engineering calculations to validate design integrity.
  • Conduct arc flash studies, grounding grid analysis, and relay coordination.
  • Prepare construction packages and support field implementation.
  • Ensure designs meet client expectations, industry standards, and project specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment.
  • Provide on-site startup and commissioning support as needed.
  • Recognize and communicate scope changes and design updates promptly.

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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