Engineer III - Civil Structural

Qualus•Reno, NV

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus in its Engineering department as a Lead Civil Structural Engineer. The role designs and details mat- and pier-type foundations for substation structures, as well as substation structures ranging from simple equipment supports to overhead line towers. Work emphasizes quality and project costs while meeting client requirements and the company’s quality control and assurance practices. The position may also complete substation designs as needed, applying applicable codes and client standards to produce general arrangements, equipment and electrical layouts, elevation views, grading and fence plans, foundation plans and details, substation rigid bus arrangements, structure details, and bills of material.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
At least 6 years of experience performing civil structural engineering calculations.
Professional Engineering certificate.
Strong analytical and computer skills.
Ability to identify the software needed to complete design work.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with drafting programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Experience in transmission, distribution, and generating stations.

Responsibilities

Develop overall conceptual design plans during the initial development phase of new projects.
Work with renewable energy developers and other clients, supporting schedules and cost estimates.
Design foundations using commercially available software such as LPILE.
Develop steel structure models for rigid bus and equipment supports.
Perform company Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with external business partners; present information and respond to client questions.
Direct and/or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
Mentor less experienced staff on technical and project management skills.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
Complete substation designs as needed, including general arrangements, equipment and electrical layouts, elevation views, grading and fence plans, foundation plans and details, rigid bus arrangements, structure details, and bills of material.