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We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.\nOur 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.\nAbout this Role\nEvery moment of every day, people all over the world rely on electricity provided by Quanta Services and its customers. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger - leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.\nWe encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries worldwide.\nQuanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.\nWhat You'll Do\nThe Designer - Substation is responsible for supporting substation design projects across the QISG platform by performing routine 2D/3D Physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks. 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The Designer will work under the direction of a Lead Designer and collaborate closely with engineers and drafting teams to develop and maintain quality drawing packages for both internal and client-facing deliverables.\nWork on design aspects from project inception to completion on various substation projects.\nUtilize 3D and/or smart design software for substation design.\nDemonstrate knowledge of quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship.\nTake personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work. \nResearch information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.\nLearn and properly use the document management system and suggest improvements.\nLearn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.\nBring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.\nTravel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWhat You'll Bring\nAssociates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification is preferred. A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.\nExperience in drafting disciplines with a background in substation design is highly preferred. \nMinimum of 4 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high voltage substation projects. 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