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Engineer III - Transmission

Qualus1 day ago
Vancouver, BC
Mid Level
full_time

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About the role

Position Overview:

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a an Engineer III - Transmission Line (electrical). Reporting to the Engineering Manager, Transmission Lines, this position will be in our Vancouver BC office.

Responsibilities:

  • Support engineering projects by creating detailed scopes and estimates, performing engineering calculations, developing detailed plan and profile design drawings, modeling using the highly specialized, custom-purpose software: PLS-CADD.
  • Support engineering projects by performing electrical studies that include EMF, Audible Noise, Radio Interference, Grounding, Step & Touch Potentials, AC Interference of pipelines and railways, Conductor Ampacity, Corona, Line Impedance Parameters, Fault calculations, using CDEGS and MATHCAD.
  • Prepare technical engineering reports and memos
  • Design structures for high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
  • Engineer transmission line projects from ‘definition phase’ through the ‘implementation phase’.
  • Prepare staged design review packages in accordance with client’s standards and maintaining detailed documentation of designs and calculations.
  • Undertake in-depth analysis/studies of problems and identifying solutions and prepare reports to support studies/recommendations.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to design engineers.
  • Proactively monitor project engineering schedule and manage budgets for assigned projects.
  • Provide procurement support to prepare material specifications, requisitions, scope documents, material take-off and technical evaluation of bids.
  • Provide construction support and overall project engineering coordination during installation and commissioning with the client and subcontractors.
  • Respond to information requests from site and complete project documentation including as-builts, calculations and return of data to the client.
  • Maintain and enhance relationships with internal groups and external contractors and clients.
  • Travel and visit project sites during project definition and execution.
  • Support the management in planning, business development, proposal, performance evaluations and appraisals.
  • Develop and implement specifications, standards, templates, and engineering tools.

Qualifications:

  • Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Professional Engineering Designation (US or Canada) or eligibility for registration with EGBC.
  • 5 plus years of transmission line engineering experience is required.
  • Proven experience within a Transmission Utility or EPC organization designing transmission lines utilizing PLS–CADD/PLS-POLE is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical aspects of power transmission system. Prior experience with CDEGS, academic background on EMF and AC Interference are an asset.
  • Knowledge of transmission line materials (structures, conductors/OHSW, OPGW/ADSS, insulators, hardware accessories and fittings).
  • Direct experience on the safety aspects of the design of high voltage transmission lines.
  • Construction support experience for Transmission projects.

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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 expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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:

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. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email careers@qualuscorp.com.

About Qualus

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Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and 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 nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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