Senior Engineer - Distribution

Position Overview

Power your Future with Qualus as a Senior Distribution Engineer in our Distribution Department. As a Senior Distribution Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for electric utility distribution projects, including system expansion, resiliency, and infrastructure improvement initiatives. You will develop and review engineering designs using Pole Foreman, BOUD, Maximo, and/or AutoCAD, while ensuring compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will perform QA/QC reviews, mentor junior engineers and designers, and collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for overhead and underground electrical distribution system projects.
• Apply client standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to the design and execution of distribution projects.
• Support project execution by managing assignments, monitoring performance, resolving technical issues, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Develop and oversee engineering design packages using client-specific software and design tools, including Distribution Design Studio, Pole Foreman, BOUD, Maximo, and/or AutoCAD.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering and design deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers through training, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, team performance, and technical capabilities.
• Maintain productivity and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience in electric utility distribution engineering and design.
• Experience designing and supporting overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Knowledge of utility distribution standards, NESC requirements, and utility construction practices.
• Proficiency with utility design and work management software, including Pole Foreman, Maximo, BOUD, DDS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and coordinating engineering design packages and construction work orders.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, document management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical reviews and ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of engineering deliverables.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to engineers, designers, and technical staff.

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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.

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.