Senior/Lead Engineer - Civil Structural
Position Overview:
Power Your Future at Qualus as a Senior Civil Structural Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Apply standard civil codes and techniques for substation project work with a focus on civil design including site layout, grading, storm drainage (retention and/or detention ponds), roads, and environmental (oil containment and SPCC) and governmental permitting requirements. Design may be for both new and retrofits of existing stations.
- Develop overall conceptual design plans in the initial development phase of new projects.
- Work with renewable energy developers and other clients with support specific to schedules and cost estimates.
- Develop the design concept for drainage systems in accordance with established standards.
- Analyze and interpret public agencies regulations and procedures.
- Design foundations using commercially available software such as LPILE.
- Develop steel structure models for rigid bus and equipment supports.
- Delegating, planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of other engineers, designers, and drafters will be critical.
- Perform company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners; Present information and respond to questions from individual or groups of clients, permitting agencies, and the general public.
- Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
- Mentor less experienced staff on a wide range of technical and project management skills.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
- Some marketing responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science or Masters in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- Proficient with drafting programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation a plus.
- Experience in transmission, distribution and generating stations is a plus.
- Must have strong analytical and computer skills. Must be able to identify necessary software to complete needed design work.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
Company Overview:
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, 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 1,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO:
Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.
At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.