Engineering Project Manager II

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for energy infrastructure needs, providing turnkey services that include engineering, design, construction, maintenance, and project management across a wide range of disciplines such as safety, quality, procurement, right‑of‑way acquisition, scheduling, environmental planning, permitting, and land management.

About the Role

The Engineering Project Manager – Substation provides technical leadership, project coordination, and engineering oversight for substation projects throughout the full project lifecycle—from proposal and scope definition through detailed design, procurement support, construction coordination, commissioning, and closeout. Reporting to the Engineering Director, this role serves as a key liaison between engineering, construction, and client teams, driving collaboration, resolving technical challenges, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Strategically collaborate with engineering and operational leadership on technical goals and oversee engineering work.
• Act as technical lead during conceptual, preliminary, detailed design, construction, and closeout phases, including customer or jobsite visits as needed.
• Define engineering scope, deliverables, assumptions, and technical requirements for each project.
• Manage performance of engineering partners, developing and reviewing key performance indicators with senior leadership.
• Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure internal technical documentation and standards meet company and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement training strategies to elevate the technical proficiency of the substation engineering project management team.
• Support business development by participating in client meetings, proposal development, and project planning activities.
• Work with Quanta Engineering and Construction Operating Units to drive work.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in engineering processes, leveraging new technologies and best practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and integrity, promoting adherence to QISG’s core values.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements, incorporating relevant innovations into designs and processes.
• Represent QISG in industry forums, conferences, and professional associations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering‑related duties or managing high‑voltage electrical projects.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or graduate degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university; P.E. license preferred.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, or electrical engineering with comprehensive understanding of engineering principles.
• Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
• Familiarity with utility industry processes including scheduling, contracts, coordination, and discipline management.
• Excellent business acumen and knowledge of project controls and estimating procedures.
• Experience interpreting business issues, recommending best practices, mitigating risk, and solving complex problems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; ability to collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, drive innovation, and achieve business objectives.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NEC, NESC, etc.).
• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize in a complex environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development tuition assistance
• Employee discount program

Pay

Competitive compensation.