Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Qualus Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with company practices and industry standards.

The role centers on complex mechanical designs for power switchgear, electrical bus, and substations, coordinating with customers and engineers to satisfy design requirements while leading junior engineers and assisting with site installations or remote support.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Five years of experience with product modifications and customization; switchgear knowledge preferred.
• Ability to communicate with internal, client and regulatory counterparts.
• Knowledge of NESC, NEC, UL, IEEE codes and standards.
• Experience designing low/medium voltage electrical equipment using SolidWorks.
• Willingness to learn and operate client-provided programs and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design complex models in 3D modeling environments.
• Create assembly drawings from 3D renderings.
• Lead field measurements for design modifications and installations.
• Perform reverse-engineering of equipment and components.
• Design parts with manufacturing specifications.
• Conduct calculations for forces on bus and bracing.
• Assist with site equipment installation or provide remote support.
• Review specifications and RFPs to ensure alignment.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers.
• Support recruitment and provide feedback in evaluations.
• Participate in weekly Production Meetings.
• Assist quoting with material estimates and technical requirements.

Skills

3D modeling

Communication

Leadership

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing support to engineering projects from start to finish ensuring compliance with company practices and procedures, as well as industry standards. Responsibilities include but not limited to developing complex mechanical designs relating to power switchgear, electrical bus, substations, and other electromechanical components within the electric power system. The Mechanical Engineer should also be able to coordinate with customers and engineers to satisfy design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design complex models in 3D modeling environments.
• Create assembly drawings from 3D renderings.
• Lead efforts in the field to take measurements for design modifications and installations.
• Perform reverse‑engineering of equipment and components.
• Design parts with specification for manufacture.
• Learn/perform calculations relative to forces on bus and bracing.
• Assist with installation of equipment on job site or provide remote support.
• Read and understand technical requirements presented in specifications and requests for proposal.
• Take the lead in the development of junior level mechanical engineers.
• Answers questions and provides support to other Qualus locations.
• Assist management in recruitment efforts and provide feedback for performance evaluations.
• Participates in weekly Production Meetings.
• Provide support to quoting department for estimates on materials and technical requirements of projects.
• Perform other project related work as assigned.
• Prepares correspondence and updates various lists/reports, performs data entry functions, copies, scans and faxes documents.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required
• Five years’ experience with product modifications and customization; switchgear knowledge preferred. Sustained successful performance at the Mechanical Engineer level.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client and regulatory counterparts.
• Ability to maintain production in a changing environment
• Knowledge of NESC, NEC, UL, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Experience in Low Voltage and Medium Voltage electrical equipment design using SolidWorks.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems.

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, resilience, 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.