[Hiring] Lead Civil Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower @Qualus

Role Description

Power your future with Qualus as a Lead Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower on our Transmission Design Engineering team. If you're ready to make real impact, apply today!

• Oversee and take responsible charge of the execution of various structural project designs, including but not limited to, PLS-TOWER modeling, FEM structure modeling, analysis, reinforcement design, new construction and retrofit work for lattice tower structures supporting voltages through 500kV.
• Development of proposals including man-hour estimates, schedules, and budgets for project execution.
• Development of project deliverables and templates including conceptual designs and detailed design.
• Develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute a variety of structural design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, commercially available software, industry-specific software, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing of components, and refining rough sketches for CAD development.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other structural-related data to plan and design projects.
• Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Review schedules, budgets, and project criteria to inform civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of the project 3D model, drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical, well-structured manner.
• Oversee, maintain, and develop the structural design Quality Review process. Includes back-checking drawings, models & components, and review of shop drawings using the model.
• Provide training to and oversee technical progression of lower level staff.
• Effectively communicate in, and conduct design review meetings for projects or as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited school.
• 7-10 years of structural engineering experience including extensive design experience building models in PLS – TOWER is required.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate expertise in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), Smartsheet is a plus.
• Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs AutoCAD, ATADS, T-FAD, LPILE are a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• PE Certification Required (California PE is preferred or willing to obtain).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays, for those who qualify.

Company Description

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.