Senior Engineer - Underground Electric Transmission

Qualus; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Qualus in Del Mar, CA seeks a Senior Engineer of Underground Electric Transmission to implement best design practices, coordinate project workflows, and support business development while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

The role provides technical guidance to the underground distribution design team, ensures QA/QC, and helps manage scopes, budgets and schedules in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Strong understanding of electric design principles applicable to transmission.
• 5–10+ years in electric transmission and distribution engineering for public utilities.
• Familiar with design software and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret construction documents for distribution designs.
• Valid driver’s license and PE license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA/QC execution and tracking for projects.
• Develop methods and adhere to client and industry standards.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and regulations.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support proposal writing and invoicing approvals.
• Assist in project execution and process improvement.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Project management

QA/QC

Communication skills

PE License or ability to obtain

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk software

Power Line Systems

O-CALC

Job description

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering Department as a Senior Engineer of Underground Electric Transmission. Your role will be responsible for implementing best design practices, identifying relevant trainings, coordinating project workflows, supporting business development opportunities and maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Assignments will include providing technical guidance to the underground electric distribution design team and supporting established organization objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA/QC execution and tracking
• Supports development of design & engineering best practice methods and adherence tracking, specific to clients served
• Understand and implement client and industry standards
• Maintain knowledge of developments in industry codes and regulations
• Maintain existing client relationships and seek new opportunities in existing contracts
• Support organizational growth objectives
• Support management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Support proposal writing and/or coordination
• Support invoicing review and obtaining appropriate approvals
• Support project execution within terms and conditions of contract
• Ensure continuous improvement in process and cost-efficiency
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels
• Work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter

Minimum Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of electric design principles demonstrate the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of operations.
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited school in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5-10+ years of electric transmission and distribution engineering and design experience for public utilities
• Knowledge of engineering and design for service line, including Pull Planner, Voltage Drop & Flicker, O-CALC, Autodesk software suite, Power Line Systems software suite
• Deep understanding of electric distribution material design, permitting requirements and calculations
• Ability to interpret construction documents to compile relevant information for distribution designs
• Knowledge of other applicable design software
• Knowledge of design principles and practices, including computer applications
• Knowledge of field techniques for construction
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Knowledge of project management practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Action-mindset: Ability to move from thinking about something to doing it
• Strong team player: Accomplish tasks by working with others and recognizing how decisions may impact the team and have a willingness to seek input from others
• Time Management: Ability to successfully plan and accomplish tasks within an established timeline
• Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office and other related applications
• Professional Engineering (PE) License or the ability to obtain license
• Must possess a 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 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.

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