[Hiring] Senior Engineer - Overhead Transmission Line Design @Qualus

Role Description

Power your future with Qualus in our Transmission Line Engineering Department as a Senior Engineer, Overhead Transmission Line Design. The role will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating civil/structural analysis, and project completion of distribution lines and/or high voltage electrical transmission lines.

This position may be based out of the following locations: Del Mar, CA, Lakewood, CO, Vancouver, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, or Reno, NV or Remote.

• Completion of calculations, construction drawings, contracts, technical specifications, design standards, as well as the application of those designs for the construction of distribution and/or transmission lines.
• Perform civil/structural engineering analyses and design for distribution/transmission line layout and design through 500kV.
• Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables.
• Conduct/coordinate design review meetings for projects or as assigned.
• Create and support construction contracts, material take-offs, material standards, and technical specifications.
• Create/develop drawing packages for bidding, construction, as-built, and submittal purposes.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or material selection.
• Coordinate construction activities with technical support and timely review of submittals.
• Effectively communicate project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets for projects.
• Develops training modules and initiatives at the directive of the Principal Engineer.
• Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to our functional area, including but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, NERC Reliability, and the National Electric Safety Code.
• Provide technical direction to others, as required.
• Aide in the direction of work for others, as required.
• Serve as contact with construction field crews and project management on moderately complex projects.
• Provides support to business development or pursuit activities.

Qualifications

• Broad and deep understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• 5-10+ years of overhead transmission line design experience and knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• BS in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited school.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.
• Extensive knowledge of civil/structural transmission line design and knowledge of field techniques for construction of transmission lines.
• Advanced knowledge of PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, MFAD and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of surveying techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of safe working practices related to electric transmission lines.
• Strong team player with a willingness to seek input from others.
• Quality-focused with a high level of task accomplishment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PE required or the ability to obtain PE in California.
• Willing and able to travel up to 15%.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

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

The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.