Lead Engineer - Studies

As a Lead Engineer – Studies, you'll lead the execution of electrical studies across a portfolio of concurrent bids and project work. You'll set the technical standard: establish study templates and QA/QC practices for the company. Serve as the primary study point of contact for owners and EOR teams and review third-party study packages for completeness and compliance. Your day moves between technical execution, staff development, and cross-discipline coordination with Project Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, and Construction — all in support of competitive bids and buildable designs. Projects may include Wind, Solar, Energy Storage, Gas and Data Centers.

• Executes and oversees a variety of power system studies; Short Circuit, Reactive Power Flow, Annualized Energy Loss, and Ampacity studies being the primary to support derisking bids and projects.
• Establishes and maintains study templates, methods, and QA/QC practices across the department.
• Reviews and validates EOR study packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinates with Project Engineering, Estimating, Integrated Supply Chain, and Construction on equipment and material selection across the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college (or relevant equivalent experience); PE license required or obtainable within one year of hire.
• Seven or more years of electrical studies experience, with demonstrated proficiency across protection & planning, equipment sizing & rating, and electromagnetic compatibility.

• Demonstrated experience leading studies programs and managing staff across a portfolio of concurrent projects.
• Renewables-focused experience.

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

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