Senior Engineer - Distribution

Qualus•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

10d

About The Position

As a Senior Distribution Engineer in Qualus’s Distribution Department, you will provide technical leadership for electric utility distribution projects involving system expansion, resiliency, and infrastructure improvements. You will develop and review engineering designs using utility design and work management tools, ensuring compliance with client standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. The role includes quality reviews, mentoring junior engineers and designers, and collaboration with clients and project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited institution.
8+ years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering and design.
Experience designing and supporting overhead and underground distribution systems.
Knowledge of utility distribution standards, NESC requirements, and utility construction practices.
Proficiency with utility design and work management software, including Pole Foreman, Design Manager/Electric Office, WMS, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and coordinating engineering design packages and construction work orders.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational, document management, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to perform technical reviews and ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of engineering deliverables.
Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, and technical staff.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for overhead and underground electrical distribution system projects.
Apply client standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to distribution project design and execution.
Support project execution by managing assignments, monitoring performance, resolving technical issues, and maintaining client relationships.
Develop and oversee engineering design packages using client-specific software and design tools, including Distribution Design Studio, Pole Foreman, Design Manager, WMS, and AutoCAD.
Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering and design deliverables for accuracy, quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers through training, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Communicate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support project delivery.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, team performance, and technical capabilities.
Maintain productivity and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.