Lead Engineer - Civil Structural

Qualus Power Services, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A leading power solutions firm is seeking a Lead Civil Structural Engineer to design and detail foundations for substation structures. The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 6+ years of civil structural engineering experience. Responsibilities include developing conceptual designs, using software tools for foundation design, and mentoring junior staff. This firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment focused on quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in civil structural engineering.
• Must have strong analytical and computer skills.
• Professional Engineering certificate required.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience a plus.
• Experience with transmission, distribution or substations is a plus.
• Strong analytical and software selection skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual design plans for new projects.
• Design foundations using commercial software.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Perform QA/QC processes per company standards.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and clients; participate in meetings/site visits.
• Mentor less experienced staff on technical and project management skills.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners.

Skills

Civil engineering calculations

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelors of Science or Masters in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

LPILE

MicroStation

Job description

Position Overview

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.

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 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.