Senior Lead — Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineer

Qualus; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability — Short & Long-Term

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Engineer in the Transmission Line Engineering Department to direct the design and analysis of overhead transmission lines up to 500 kV. You will plan, coordinate, and complete civil/structural work, drawings, specifications, and project deliverables in a fast paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10+ years in overhead transmission line design, PE license, and strong communication skills, with ability to travel up to 15% and work across multiple offices nationwide.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Eng from ABET accredited school.
• Minimum 5–10+ years overhead transmission line design experience.
• Ability to lead projects with minimal direction.
• PE license required.
• Willing to travel up to 15%.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete calculations, drawings, contracts, and specifications for transmission lines.
• Perform civil/structural analyses and design for layout up to 500kV.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables and design packages.
• Coordinate design reviews and meetings for projects.
• Develop and support construction contracts, material take-offs, and specs.
• Produce drawing packages for bidding, construction, as-built, and submittals.
• Guide equipment/material selection and performance considerations.
• Coordinate field activities with technical team and review submittals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

PLS-CADD

PE license

Education

BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Eng from ABET accredited school

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

MFAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Lead Engineer in the Transmission Line Engineering Department to direct the design and analysis of overhead transmission lines up to 500 kV. You will plan, coordinate, and complete civil/structural work, drawings, specifications, and project deliverables in a fast paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10+ years in overhead transmission line design, PE license, and strong communication skills, with ability to travel up to 15% and work across multiple offices nationwide.