Position OverviewPower your future with Qualus as a Principal Overhead Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. In this role you'll be designing and creating construction drawings for overhead transmission design projects for high voltage applications.
Responsibilities- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in transmission line design, construction practices, and emerging industry technologies.
- Provide technical guidance and quality assurance reviews for engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports.
- Act as Engineer of Record when required and provide final technical approval for engineering deliverables.
- Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
- Perform structural analysis and design and foundation designs.
- Prepare and review technical specifications and drawings.
- Conduct engineering analysis and simulations for transmission line design.
- Mentor and train lower-level engineers and team members.
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and transmission line models.
- Provide support to the project team during construction and installation.
- Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to ensure project goals are met.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Perform field work as required to support design, construction, and commissioning activities.
- Interface with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Participate in project meetings and provide technical support as required.
- Review vendor submittals.
Minimum Qualifications- BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil or related field) from an ABET-accredited school
- 15+ years of experience in overhead transmission line design
- PE license required
- Great computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MFAD or similar
- Extensive knowledge with industry codes and standards such as NESC, ASCE, ACI, RUS, IEC, and IEEE
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Great communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and developing effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with high attention to detail.
- Dedication to fostering learning and professional growth through mentorship, training and leading the next generation of engineers
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Must possess valid driver's license
Benefits & CompensationQualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.
The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.
Company OverviewQualus 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.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe 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.
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