Electrical Designer – Power Generation

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC
  • Birmingham, Alabama
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

About Us:

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

 

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role:

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a skilled Electrical Designer to join our fast-paced EPC team supporting projects across the power sector, including gas turbines, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission systems. In this role, you will create precise electrical designs and construction packages that drive project success while ensuring quality, accuracy, and seamless coordination across engineering disciplines.

What You'll Do:
  • Produce electrical installation details, MCC single-line diagrams, motor elementary diagrams, electrical room layouts, cable schedules, power plans, lighting plans, and grounding layouts
  • Perform calculations for lighting levels, voltage drop, conduit and tray fill, wire and conduit sizing, and overcurrent protection
  • Determine motor control center and substation loading requirements
  • Develop accurate installation documents and design packages from vendor drawings and engineering specifications
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and constructible project designs
  • Support field verification activities and provide onsite support during construction, startup, and commissioning phases
  • Assist with cost estimation, material take-offs, and project scheduling support
  • Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards
  • Employee may be required to visit job sites, field offices, and customer locations
  • Ability to travel periodically for site visits, field verification, and project activities.  
What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of electrical design experience, preferably within EPC and power industry environments
  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical construction practices
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D required, 3D preferred), Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong understanding of electrical materials, systems, and installation methods
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within in-office and virtual project teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting power generation, renewable energy, substations, transmission, or industrial infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with design-build project execution and multidisciplinary coordination
  • Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage power system design
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices
What You'll Get:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, Alabama
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Alternative Energyunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Electric Power Generationunmatched
  • Electrical Designunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)unmatched
  • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Installation Guideunmatched
  • Low Powerunmatched
  • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Material Take Offunmatched
  • Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
  • National Electrical Codeunmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Power Generationunmatched
  • Project Designunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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