Project Engineer - Industrial Power

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer - Industrial Power with strong field experience to support the design, implementation, and commissioning of industrial power systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in both engineering offices and field environments and can bridge the gap between design intent and real-world execution. The Project Engineer - Industrial Power will lead the development of electrical power system and electrical automation system documentation for industrial facilities, specify and integrate field installed equipment, and provide construction and startup support. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant automation systems that meet project and client requirements.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience in industrial power systems, switchgear, substation projects and technical project management
Active Professional Engineering (PE) license required
Needs to have knowledge of transformers, drives, motors, bus duct, power cables, and other electrical equipment associated with LV, MV, and HV power equipment up to 138kV
Sound knowledge of electrical engineering tools such as: ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, Smart Plant Electrical, etc.
Must have direct experience configuring protective devices within industrial power systems – Relays/IEDs, electronic trip units, motor overloads, etc.
Must have experience working with substation automation applications and electrical SCADA systems
Ability to perform, per applicable codes and standards, cable sizing, conduit fill calculations, voltage drop calculations, panel board breakers sizing and layouts
Ability to design, modify, and check electrical connection diagrams, inter-connection diagrams, and wire lists
Working knowledge of IEEE/ANSI, NEMA, NETA, API, and PIP standards
Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, and other codes as applicable to power distribution equipment
Basic understanding of auxiliary systems including substation battery chargers and UPS systems

Responsibilities

Plan, support and/or coordinate major project requirements and specifications.
Determine most effective means of accomplishing objectives, develop schedules for technical deliverables, conduct and coordinate related activities.
Ensure that overall efforts are in concert with customer and Company requirements
Providing technical details, costs, and deliverables for sales proposals, while assisting project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers and others
Creating and delivering work plans, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk and opportunity analyses
Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and at customer sites domestically and internationally. [up to 30% travel including domestic, international, and offshore]
Maintain close contact with customers and project participants to identify and resolve issues of mutual concern and to seek opportunities for additional business.
Ensure timely contract completion, customer satisfaction and desired financial return
Perform electrical system integration utilizing IEC 61850 and other industrial communication protocols
Develop detailed engineering documentation including: Single Line Diagrams, Power System Studies (Arc Flash, Load Flow, Short Circuit, etc.), Network Diagrams, Protective Device Settings, and Substation Layouts