Senior Distribution Engineer - Grid Design & Leadership

Qualus; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Company holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Qualus seeks a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead electric utility distribution projects, expanding systems and improving infrastructure. You will craft and review designs using Pole Foreman, BOUD, Maximo, and AutoCAD while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients will be key to delivering safe, reliable, and cost‑effective solutions. Qualus, a leading power solutions firm, serves utilities and industrial clients across the U.S.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required
• 8+ years of electric utility distribution engineering and design experience
• Experience designing overhead and underground distribution systems
• Proficiency with utility design/work management software (Pole Foreman, Maximo, BOUD, DDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and client-relations skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for distribution projects.
• Apply standards and regulatory requirements to design and execution.
• Manage assignments, monitor performance, resolve issues and maintain client relationships.
• Develop and oversee engineering design packages using client software including Distribution Design Studio, Pole Foreman, BOUD, Maximo, and AutoCAD.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers through reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, contractors and regulators to support project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, standards, and team performance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Electrical engineering

Project management

Client communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Pole Foreman

Maximo

BOUD

DDS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Power your Future with Qualus as a Senior Distribution Engineer in our Distribution Department. As a Senior Distribution Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for electric utility distribution projects, including system expansion, resiliency, and infrastructure improvement initiatives. You will develop and review engineering designs using Pole Foreman, BOUD, Maximo, and/or AutoCAD, while ensuring compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will perform QA/QC reviews, mentor junior engineers and designers, and collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for overhead and underground electrical distribution system projects.
• Apply client standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to the design and execution of distribution projects.
• Support project execution by managing assignments, monitoring performance, resolving technical issues, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Develop and oversee engineering design packages using client-specific software and design tools, including Distribution Design Studio, Pole Foreman, BOUD, Maximo, and/or AutoCAD.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering and design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers through training, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, team performance, and technical capabilities.
• Maintain productivity and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering and design.
• Experience designing and supporting overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility distribution standards, NESC requirements, and utility construction practices.
• Proficiency with utility design and work management software, including Pole Foreman, Maximo, BOUD, DDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and coordinating engineering design packages and construction work orders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, document management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical reviews and ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of engineering deliverables.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, and technical staff.
  
  

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, 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.

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.