Senior Engineer - Underground Electric Transmission

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering Department as a Senior Engineer of Underground Electric Transmission. Your role will be responsible for implementing best design practices, identifying relevant trainings, coordinating project workflows, supporting business development opportunities and maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Assignments will include providing technical guidance to the underground electric distribution design team and supporting established organization objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide QA/QC execution and tracking

Supports development of design & engineering best practice methods and adherence tracking, specific to clients served

Understand and implement client and industry standards

Maintain knowledge of developments in industry codes and regulations

Maintain existing client relationships and seek new opportunities in existing contracts

Support organizational growth objectives

Support management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules

Support proposal writing and/or coordination

Support invoicing review and obtaining appropriate approvals

Support project execution within terms and conditions of contract

Ensure continuous improvement in process and cost-efficiency

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

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of electric design principles demonstrate the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of operations.

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited school in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

5-10+ years of electric transmission and distribution engineering and design experience for public utilities

Knowledge of engineering and design for service line, including Pull Planner, Voltage Drop & Flicker, O-CALC, Autodesk software suite, Power Line Systems software suite

Deep understanding of electric distribution material design, permitting requirements and calculations

Ability to interpret construction documents to compile relevant information for distribution designs

Knowledge of other applicable design software

Knowledge of design principles and practices, including computer applications

Knowledge of field techniques for construction

Knowledge of safe working practices

Knowledge of project management practices

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Action-mindset: Ability to move from thinking about something to doing it

Strong team player: Accomplish tasks by working with others and recognizing how decisions may impact the team and have a willingness to seek input from others

Time Management: Ability to successfully plan and accomplish tasks within an established timeline

Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office and other related applications

Professional Engineering (PE) License or the ability to obtain license

Must possess a valid driver’s license

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include 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.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.