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Director, Engineering - Substation
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Oversee planning, design, and implementation of Substation projects, managing a team of engineers and technical staff to ensure projects meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
16d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Environmental Planning
Permitting
Right‑of‑Way Acquisition
Project Management
Construction Management
Sector Specialisms
Electrical Infrastructure
Wastewater
Specialty Projects
Critical Infrastructure
Underground Utility
Gas Distribution
Pipeline & Facility Construction
Underground Electric
Role
What you would be doing
business development
industry trends
compliance
project planning
risk management
project management
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and technologies that can enhance the company's competitive position.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes, and integrate best practices into the engineering processes.
- Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and regulatory meetings, advocating for the company's interests and promoting its capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.
- Develop project budgets, schedules, and resource plans, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Manage risks and resolve issues that may impact project scope, quality, and delivery.
- Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transmission and substation projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as Operations, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs, to align engineering initiatives with broader business goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and talents.
- Establish and maintain a high-performance culture, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, regulators, contractors, and suppliers.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise in the design and optimization of transmission and substation systems.
- Contribute to the development of the company's strategic plans and objectives, particularly in the areas of transmission and substation infrastructure.
What you bring
project controls
customer support
electric utility
leadership
engineering degree
business acumen
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
- Knowledge of process and procedures for project controls and estimates.
- Demonstrated experience supporting external customers.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing engineering related duties and/or management for high voltage electrical projects.
- Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- P.E. license required.
- Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, drive innovation, and achieve business objectives.
- Advanced knowledge of utility industry processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines.
- Strong technical expertise in structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, including ANSI, ASTM, ACI, AISC, NEC, NESC, and others.
- Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, up to 10-25% of the time.
- Expert knowledge of electric utility engineering and construction standards.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.
- Excellent business acumen and experience managing departmental budgets.
- Experience interpreting internal and external business issues, recommending best practices, mitigating risk and solving complex problems.
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a mission to revolutionize infrastructure solutions, the company has become a key player in transforming industries worldwide.
- Provides integrated solutions across energy, utilities, infrastructure, and more, serving both public and private sectors.
- Specializes in complex, large-scale projects requiring innovative approaches, from utility grid enhancements to heavy civil constructions.
- Handles projects with high complexity, precision, and safety requirements across critical sectors.
- Known for advancing utility infrastructures, contributing to resilient and sustainable energy solutions.
- Combines cutting-edge technology with expertise to deliver impactful results globally.
- Offers services catering to both traditional infrastructure and emerging industries like renewable energy.
- To be the trusted leader in providing comprehensive energy infrastructure solutions for an evolving world.
- We value our family of employees and build strong teams.
- We ensure a safe work environment for our employees, customers, & contractors.
- We use innovative technology and process improvement.
- We honor our commitments.
- We are better together.
$6.2B
Renewable Energy Solutions
Generated $6.2 billion in revenues from renewable energy infrastructure solutions in 2023.
4.3GW
Utility-Scale Projects
Constructed 4.3 gigawatts of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage capacity in 2023.
100GW
Renewable Capacity Target
Committed to building at least 100 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2035 or earlier.
%3.5
COâ‚‚ Emissions Intensity
Reduced Scope 1 COâ‚‚ emissions intensity by 3.5% year-over-year in 2023.
- Independent third-party limited assurance verification obtained for 2023 Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
- Committed to reduce Scope 1 COâ‚‚ intensity by at least 30% by 2040.
- Goal: Source renewable energy equivalent to 100% of electricity consumption at North American facilities.
45% Board Diversity
Board Composition
Achieved 45% gender diversity on the board in 2023, demonstrating commitment to inclusive leadership.
20% Student Growth
Educational Outreach
Increased the number of students trained through campus and mobile programs by 20% year-over-year.
15% Safety Improvement
Workplace Safety
Reduced the 'Stuff That Kills You' (STKY) actual rate by 15% year-over-year, enhancing worker safety.
54% Long-Term Safety Gain
Progressive Safety
Achieved a 54% reduction in 'Stuff That Kills You' (STKY) actual rate since 2019, reflecting long-term safety improvements.
- Supplier Code of Conduct launched (includes accessibility, environmental priorities, human rights)
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