Principal Engineer - Overhead Transmission Line

About the role

Power 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 & Compensation

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