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About the Role

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide. Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

Responsibilities

Support substation design projects across the QISG platform by performing routine 2D/3D Physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks.
Work on design aspects from project inception to completion on various substation projects.
Utilize 3D and/or smart design software for substation design.
Demonstrate knowledge of quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.
Learn and properly use the document management system and suggest improvements.
Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of stakeholders.
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Working knowledge of basic design techniques and industry procedures, with an emphasis on accuracy, standards compliance, and CAD proficiency.
Strong familiarity with substation materials, construction methods, and utility design standards.
Proficiency with CAD platforms—including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications—is preferred.
Ability to work under the direction of a Lead Designer and collaborate closely with engineers and drafting teams.
Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification is preferred.
A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.
Experience in drafting disciplines with a background in substation design is highly preferred.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high voltage substation projects.
Experience with 3D and/or smart design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, SDS, etc.) is preferred.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software.
Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs.
Basic knowledge of the major components of a substation.
Basic oral and written communications.
Basic knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Skills

CAD proficiency
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Map 3D
Inventor
Substation Design Suite (SDS)
3D design software
Smart design software
Quality control procedures
Document management system
Corporate standard engineering practices
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
E-mail software

Location

Corporate office

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 4 years’ experience
More experience could result in a higher-level position

Education Level

Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification
4-year Eng Tech degree

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary
Overtime is available

Benefits

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.