Engineer II - Overhead Transmission Line Design

Qualus; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join our Transmission Design team. You will design and create construction drawings for overhead transmission projects, focusing on 69kV to 500kV lines.

This position may be based in Del Mar, CA; Lakewood, CO; or Vancouver, WA, and requires travel up to 10%. A BS in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited) and 2–4 years of overhead design experience are required, with proficiency in PLS‑CADD, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of overhead transmission design experience.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar software.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, having high attention to detail.
• Great communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Great 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 valid driver's license

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, 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. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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