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# Design Engineer I

- **Company:** Quanta Services
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Text Processing
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2421e49815c60de6

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
 * Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is highly desirable
 * Curiosity for and willingness to learn about the major components of a substation is required. Basic knowledge of these components is a plus. Previous design or construction experience is highly desirable.
 * Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software.
 * Excellent oral and written communication skills
 * Working in a team environment
 * Communicating effectively with co-workers
 * Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

## Description

* Design physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
 * Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
 * Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
 * Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
 * Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
 * Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
 * Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
 * Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
 * Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
 * Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.


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