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Engineering Project Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Feb 2025

About the role

We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. This turnkey project execution strategy ensures there is one point of contact to handle projects of any size from beginning to end and allows a cohesive and coordinated Quanta Services team to enter the project life cycle at the earliest stage possible.

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.

Job Description – Engineering Project Manager – Substations
General Description
The Engineering Project Manager will provide engineering expertise and technical support throughout the project lifecycle and support field operations, customer account management, procurement, and key stakeholder groups within Quanta. It will report to the Engineering Director and support substation projects across the QISG platform.

Duties

Strategically collaborate with engineering and operational leadership on technical goals and oversee engineering work.
Act as a technical lead during the conceptual, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle. This will include customer or jobsite visits as necessary during different phases of a project.
Develop and implement engineering controls and quality assurance standards.
Ensure internal technical documentation and standards are upheld to meet company and customer requirements.
Responsible for managing engineering staffing initiatives and planning for resource needs to support customer and department growth.
Lead, mentor, and oversee training strategy for engineering staff.
Support business development efforts by participating in client meetings, proposal development, and project planning activities.
Drive innovation and efficiency in engineering processes and methodologies, leveraging new technologies and best practices to enhance project delivery and performance.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and integrity within the engineering department, promoting adherence to QISG's core values and principles.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in engineering practices, and incorporate relevant innovations into project designs and processes
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Education

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering related duties and/or management for high voltage electrical projects.
Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
P.E. license is preferred.
Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, or electrical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
Knowledge of utility industry processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinatin