Lead Engineer - Overhead Transmission Line

Qualus; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design high-voltage transmission structures and lines, with responsibilities spanning design, specifications, and simulations. You will mentor engineers, review work, and support construction, ensuring compliance with NESC, IEEE, and other standards.

Based in US offices (Lake Mary/Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Palm Beach, FL) or remote, you will collaborate across teams to meet project goals and interface with clients and contractors, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in transmission line design for high voltage applications.
• PE License required.
• Strong knowledge of structural design and analysis principles and tools.
• Strong working knowledge of foundation design and analysis.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, FAD Tools, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as NESC, ASCE, ACI, RUS, IEC, and IEEE.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong desire to mentor, train and lead next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission structures and power lines for high voltage applications.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and drawings.
• Conduct engineering analysis and simulations for transmission line design.
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers and team members.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations, drawings, specification, and transmission line PLS-CADD models.
• Provide support to the project team during construction and installation.
• Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to ensure project goals are met.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Perform field work as required to support design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical support as required.

Skills

Mentor/train

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

FAD Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Transmission Line Engineer designing transmission structures and power lines for high voltage applications. This position may be based in Lake Mary/Orlando, FL, Raleigh, NC or Palm Beach, FL

Responsibilities

• Design transmission structures and power lines for high voltage applications.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and drawings.
• Conduct engineering analysis and simulations for transmission line design.
• Mentor and train lower-level engineers and team members.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations, drawings, specification, and transmission line PLS-CADD models.
• Provide support to the project team during construction and installation.
• Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to ensure project goals are met.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Perform field work as required to support design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical support as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in transmission line design for high voltage applications.
• PE License required.
• Strong knowledge of structural design and analysis principles and tools.
• Strong working knowledge of foundation design and analysis.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, FAD Tools, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards such as NESC, ASCE, ACI, RUS, IEC, and IEEE.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong desire to mentor, train and lead next generation of engineers.

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 final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.

Job Locations

US-FL-Lake Mary | US-FL-Palm Beach Gardens | US-NC-Raleigh

ID

2026-5347

Category

Engineering & Advisory

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Remote:

Yes