Engineer III - Overhead Transmission Line Design

Qualus; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A leading power solutions firm in Fort Worth is seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to design and create construction drawings for overhead transmission design projects. This role involves modeling transmission lines and performing structural analysis. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 4-6 years of experience, and proficiency in tools like PLS-CADD and AutoCAD. The firm offers excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in overhead transmission design.
• PE license is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• 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.
• PE license is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Must possess valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
• Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services.
• Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD.
• 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

Overhead transmission design

Structural analysis

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MFAD

MFAD

Job description

Power your future with Qualus as an Overheard Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. In this role you'll be designing and creating construction drawings for overhead transmission design projects.

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.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited school
• 4-6 years of experience in overhead transmission design
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MFAD 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.
• PE license is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Must possess valid driver's license

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

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.