What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I - Civil Structural position at Qualus?
Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus as a Civil Structural Engineer. The Civil Structural Engineer will perform engineering and design duties for transmission line or substation design, which require application of engineering principles. This position will be involved in all aspects of civil design for substations, including permitting, site work, structural and foundation design, and support of substation physical design and equipment layout. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop an employee’s job knowledge and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Work with a project team under a supervisor to create or modify all civil and structural design documents and drawings for a project.
- Perform engineering support tasks such as wind load calculations, rigid bus analysis, foundation designs and structural analysis, with minimal supervision.
- Learn and apply engineering standards including NESC, IEEE, IBC, ANSI, AISC and ACI.
- Participate in ongoing technical training through work assignments and strategically selected 3rd party classes.
- Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
- Participates in quality assurance and quality control programs.
- Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from a US accredited college or university.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain EIT certificate within one year of hire is required.
- Knowledge of steel and concrete design.
- Basic knowledge of structural analysis.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, 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 1,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.
At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.
