Engineer III - Civil Structural

Qualus; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Civil Structural Engineer in our Engineering department. You will design and detail mat and pier foundations for substation structures and ranging equipment supports, applying codes and client standards.

Expect to develop substation designs, from basic arrangements to rigid bus layouts and bill of materials. We value quality, cost-conscious design, and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• 6+ years of experience performing civil structural engineering calculations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficient with drafting programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience in transmission, distribution and generating stations is a plus.
• Strong analytical and computer skills; able to identify required software for design work.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall conceptual design plans in the initial development phase of new projects.
• Work with renewable energy developers and other clients with support for schedules and cost estimates.
• Design foundations using software such as LPILE.
• Develop steel structure models for rigid bus and equipment supports.
• Perform QA/QC processes per company standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with external partners and present information to clients.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits to collect or deliver design data.
• Mentor less experienced staff on technical and project management skills.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

ABET accredited Bachelors/Masters in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as a Lead Civil Structural Engineer. In this role, the candidate will design and detail mat and pier type foundations for substation structures. Additionally, the candidate will design substation structures ranging from simple equipment supports to overhead line towers. All work will be performed with emphasis on quality and project costs following client’s requirements and internal company’s quality control and quality assurance practices. The candidate may also complete substation designs, as necessary. Work will include applying applicable codes and client standards to design general arrangements, equipment and electrical layouts, elevation views, grading and fence plans, foundation plan and details, substation rigid bus arrangements, structure details, and bills of material.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall conceptual design plans in the initial development phase of new projects.
• Work with renewable energy developers and other clients with support specific 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 company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners; Present information and respond to questions from individual or groups of clients.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Mentor less experienced staff on a wide range of technical and project management skills.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or Masters in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 6+ years of experience performing civil structural engineering calculations.
• Proficient with drafting programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation a plus.
• Professional Engineering certificate
• Experience in transmission, distribution and generating stations is a plus.
• Must have strong analytical and computer skills. Must be able to identify necessary software to complete needed design work.

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. We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.