Engineer II - Overhead Transmission Line Design
About the role
Power your future with Qualus as an 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. This position may be based out of one of the following offices: Del Mar, CA, Lakewood, CO, or Vancouver, WA.
Responsibilities
- Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range
- Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services (4 kV through 34 kV)
- Perform structural analysis and design; perform foundation designs
- Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings
- Review vendor submittals
Minimum Qualifications
- BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited school
- 2–4 years of experience in overhead transmission design
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with high attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers
- Strong computer skills
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year of hire
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Parental Leave
- Paid time off and Holidays (eligibility applies)
- The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs
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, 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.