Senior Engineering Technician - Distribution

Qualus; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician in the Distribution department to collaborate with project teams ensuring compliance with Electrical Distribution System standards and regulations. You will use software such as WMS, Pole Foreman, and AutoCAD to prepare and review project design packages.

The role emphasizes extensive experience in Utility Distribution design, excellent communication, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while supporting the Engineering Manager

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required to qualify for Engineer title; candidates without a bachelor's degree can be considered for a Technician-level role based on experience.
• 8+ years' experience in Utility Distribution design using Design Manager, Pole Foreman, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Microsoft Office product application.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service and client care.
• Ability to work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
• Excellent document management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of electrical distribution system design engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply client, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements to existing distribution system components.
• Supports the Engineering Manager by handling some of the project assignments and managing project performance and customer relationships for the distribution team.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Utilize software such as Distribution Design Studio, Pole Foreman, Design Manager, WMS, and/or AutoCAD in the preparation of project design packages.
• Review of completed designs and design products to ensure compliance with client, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Review of design products to ensure compliance with quality and consistency expectations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts.
• Ability to maintain production in a changing environment.
• Identify and promote training opportunities.

Skills

Utility distribution design

AutoCAD

WMS

Pole Foreman

Design Manager

Effective communication

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Education

AA/AS Degree

2 years formal post-high school trade

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Pole Foreman

Distribution Design Studio

WMS

AutoCAD

Design Manager

Job description

Power your Future with Qualus as a Senior Engineering Technician in our Distribution department and become a part of our dynamic team! The Engineering Technician is an integral team member, collaborating closely with project teams to ensure compliance with Electrical Distribution System standards and regulations. You will utilize software like WMS, Pole Foreman, and AutoCAD for the design preparation and review of project packages. If you have experience in Utility Distribution design or the SSUP Program initiative, we want to hear from you! Don't miss the opportunity to grow professionally, with ample training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of electrical distribution system design engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply client, industry, and regulatory standards and requirements to existing distribution system components.
• Supports the Engineering Manager by handling some of the project assignments and managing project performance and customer relationships for the distribution team.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Utilize software such as Distribution Design Studio, Pole Foreman, Design Manager, WMS, and/or AutoCAD in the preparation of project design packages.
• Review of completed designs and design products to ensure compliance with client, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Review of design products to ensure compliance with quality and consistency expectations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts.
• Ability to maintain production in a changing environment.
• Identify and promote training opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA/AS Degree or 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade (technical school/certifications) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required to qualify for an Engineer title; candidates without a bachelor's degree can be considered for a Technician-level role based on experience.
• 8+ years' experience in Utility Distribution design using Design Manager, Pole Foreman, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Microsoft Office product application.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service and client care.
• Ability to work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
• Excellent document management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

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.