Utility Permit Engineering Technician

Qualus; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Engineering Technician in its Engineering department to support Utility permit drafting and coordination. The role involves researching permit requirements, drafting permit sketches in CAD, and collaborating with Design Engineers on overhead and underground fiber and electric distribution projects.

Responsibilities include preparing CAD drawings, coordinating with client Permit Coordinators, and tracking permitting requirements while maintaining adherence to agency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 2-3 years coordinating with clients, permit authorities, and internal teams to ensure timely approval of permit drawings.
• Knowledge of Right of Way, Easements, road ownership and property boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings showing right-of-way boundaries and utilities.
• Coordinate with client Permit Coordinators to ensure drawings are approved.
• Understand Right of Way, Easements, and property boundaries; submit documents to client servers.

Skills

Client coordination

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as a Utility Permit Engineering Technician.

The Permit Coordinator conducts required research for permit requirements based on the job type and agency for which the work is to be performed. The role will be responsible for researching property appraiser sites, county GIS, legal documents to find plats, easements, right of way dimensions, etc. as a necessary function of their job. The Permit Coordinator will draw and draft permit sketches that adhere to agency specific requirements. You will work in a team with Design Engineers for overhead and underground fiber and electric distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares computer-assisted (CAD) drawings that show work to be completed by the client that outlines agency right-of-way boundaries, existing Underground utilities, and measurements from utilities to the work zone
• Constant communication with client Permit Coordinators to ensure drawings we've created and submitted are approved by the agency. If not, corrections required and tracking is imperative
• Understand Right of Way, Easements, Road Ownership, property boundaries
• Submits required documents to client server and document repository
• Tracks and updates permitting requirements
• Attends regular training sessions to maintain proficiency in design work
• Promotes a safe work environment
• Follows safety procedures in and out of the office including tailboard meeting and vehicle safety inspections (when applicable)
• Stays current on client guideline changes

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2-3 years of experience in coordinating with clients, permit authorities, and internal teams to ensure timely approval of permit drawings.
• Knowledge of Right of Way, Easements, road ownership and property boundaries, and related legal concepts
• Proficiency in computer-aided drafting (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD, Civil3D or similar programs.
• Experience in document management and submission processes, including using client servers and repositories.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track and manage multiple permitting requirements simultaneously.
• Overall conscientiousness and attention to detail for drawings is necessary to provide agencies with clean, concise, and accurate permit drawings.

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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