Senior Underground Transmission Engineer

Qualus; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; 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 hiring a Senior Engineer of Underground Electric Transmission to implement best design practices, coordinate project workflows, and support business development. The role guides the underground design team, maintains stakeholder relations, and aligns with organizational objectives.

Ideal candidates have ABET-accredited engineering degrees and 5–10+ years in electric transmission/distribution, with strong knowledge of design software and construction docs.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years in electric transmission and distribution engineering for public utilities.
• PE license or ability to obtain license.
• Experience with design for service lines and relevant software tools.
• Ability to interpret construction documents for distribution designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA/QC execution and tracking for projects.
• Develop and adhere to design and engineering best practices.
• Understand and apply client and industry standards.
• Maintain knowledge of industry codes and regulations.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Support proposal writing and invoicing processes.
• Foster client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Project coordination

QA/QC execution

Client relations

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

Tools

Autodesk software suite

Power Line Systems software

O-CALC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is hiring a Senior Engineer of Underground Electric Transmission to implement best design practices, coordinate project workflows, and support business development. The role guides the underground design team, maintains stakeholder relations, and aligns with organizational objectives.

Ideal candidates have ABET-accredited engineering degrees and 5–10+ years in electric transmission/distribution, with strong knowledge of design software and construction docs.