Senior Owners Engineer - Civil Structural
About The Position
Qualus is hiring a Senior Civil Structural Engineer for its Commercial & Industrial team to support substation projects serving communities and critical infrastructure. The work includes designing mat and pier foundations, grading, fence plans, and structural details. The role offers a stable workload, varied projects, and opportunities to provide technical leadership across multiple clients. Acting on behalf of project owners, the engineer will bridge knowledge gaps and oversee quality throughout project execution, from concept development and detailed design through construction and commissioning. The position is suited to a senior engineer who values technical ownership, mentoring, and solving complex system-level challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- At least 5 years of experience performing civil structural engineering calculations.
- Experience with substation and data center projects.
- Strong analytical and computer skills, including the ability to identify software needed to complete design work.
- 5 years of AutoCAD experience.
- 5 years using power systems modeling software such as ETAP, SKM, and/or EasyPower.
- Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical recommendations effectively with customers.
- Ability to work independently, accurately, and with high attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with drafting programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and support for conceptual design plans during initial project development.
- Support data center clients, including work related to schedules and cost estimates.
- Design foundations using commercially available software such as LPILE.
- Develop steel structure models for rigid bus and equipment supports.
- Perform the company’s 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 in technical and project management skills.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for eligible employees).
- Short- and long-term disability coverage (for eligible employees).
- Retirement savings plans, including employer matching where applicable.
- Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
