Senior Owners Engineer - Civil Structural

Qualus Corporation; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Civil Structural Engineer to join our Commercial & Industrial team. You will design mat and pier foundations, grading, fencing, and structural details for substation projects, providing technical leadership across phases from concept through commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of civil structural experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation, and familiarity with power system modeling tools like ETAP/SKM/EasyPower.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• 5+ years of civil structural engineering calculations experience.
• Experience with substation and data center projects.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation; choose appropriate software as needed.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify necessary software for design work.
• 5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• 5 years using power systems modeling software such as ETAP, SKM, and/or EasyPower.
• Strong communication skills for presenting recommendations to customers.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of conceptual design plans in early project stages.
• Collaborate with data center clients for schedules and cost estimates.
• Design foundations using software like LPILE.
• Develop steel structure models for rigid bus and equipment supports.
• Conduct QA/QC processes.
• Maintain relationships with external partners and present information to clients.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and site visits.
• Mentor junior staff across technical and project management areas.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Civil Structural Engineer, to join our Commerical & Industrial team to support the design of mat and pier type foundations, grading, fencing, and structure details for substationprojects that power communities and critical infrastructure. This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and the opportunity to provide technical leadership across multiple clients.

You will act on behalf of the project owner to bridge knowledge gaps, oversee quality, and provide technical leadership across all phases of project execution, from concept development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys technical ownership, mentoring others, and solving complex system-level challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to overall conceptual design plans in the initial development phase of new projects.
• Work with data center clients with support specific to schedules and cost estimates.
• Design foundations using commercially available software such as LPILE.
• Develop steel structure models for rigid bus and equipment supports.
• Perform company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners; Present information and respond to questions from individual or groups of clients.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Mentor less experienced staff on a wide range of technical and project management skills.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or Masters in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience performing civil structural engineering calculations.
• Proficient with drafting programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation a plus.
• Experience with substation and data center projects.
• Must have strong analytical and computer skills. Must be able to identify necessary software to complete needed design work.
• 5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• 5 years using power systems modeling software such as ETAP, SKM, and/or EasyPower.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and with high attention to detail.

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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, 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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