Supervisor – Civil Structural

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is looking for a Supervisor of Structural Engineering in Reno, Nevada. This role involves designing mat and pier type foundations, developing comprehensive plans, and ensuring quality compliance for various substation structures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Engineering, over 10 years of experience, and a Professional Engineering certificate. Qualus offers robust benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience performing civil structural engineering calculations.
• Professional Engineering certificate required.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall conceptual design plans for new projects.
• Design foundations using commercially available software.
• Mentor less experienced staff on technical and project management skills.

Skills

Civil Structural Engineering

Analytical skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Project Management

Education

Bachelors of Science or Masters in Civil Engineering

Tools

LPILE

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as a Supervisor of Structural Engineering. In this role, the candidate will design and detail mat and pier type foundations for substation structures. Additionally, the candidate will design substation structures ranging from simple equipment supports to overhead line towers. All work will be performed with emphasis on quality and project costs following client’s requirements and internal company’s quality control and quality assurance practices.

The candidate may also complete substation designs, as necessary. Work will include applying applicable codes and client standards to design general arrangements, equipment and electrical layouts, elevation views, grading and fence plans, foundation plan and details, substation rigid bus arrangements, structure details, and bills of material.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall conceptual design plans in the initial development phase of new projects.
• Work with renewable energy developers and other 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or Masters in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience performing civil structural engineering calculations.
• Proficient with drafting programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation a plus.
• Professional Engineering certificate required
• Experience in transmission, distribution and generating stations is a plus.
• Must have strong analytical and computer skills. Must be able to identify necessary software to complete needed design work.

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

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.