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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Electrical Designer - Power Generation

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, or a related field is required.
  • At least 7 years of electrical design experience is required, preferably in EPC and power industry environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical construction practices is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D required, 3D preferred), Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • A strong understanding of electrical materials, systems, and installation methods is required.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively within in-office and virtual project teams is required.

Responsibilities

  • Produce electrical installation details, motor control center single-line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams, electrical room layouts, cable schedules, power plans, lighting plans, and grounding layouts.
  • Perform calculations for lighting levels, voltage drop, conduit and tray fill, wire and conduit sizing, and overcurrent protection.
  • Determine motor control center and substation loading requirements.
  • Develop accurate installation documents and design packages from vendor drawings and engineering specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and constructible project designs.
  • Support field verification activities and provide onsite support during construction, startup, and commissioning phases.
  • Assist with cost estimation, material take-offs, and project scheduling support.
  • Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
  • Visit job sites, field offices, and customer locations as required, and travel periodically for site visits, field verification, and project activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting power generation, renewable energy, substations, transmission, or industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with design-build project execution and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage power system design.
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
  • Proficiency with 3D AutoCAD 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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