Manager, Engineering - Civil & Structural
About the role
Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Manager, Engineering - Civil & Structural. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office. This dynamic experienced and innovative professional will provide functional leadership in the promotion, development and delivery of civil, structural and architectural expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary Civil, Structural, Architectural, and Mechanical design team responsible for delivering innovative, high-quality design solutions for power utility projects across North America.
- Provide functional oversight for all engineering activities, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to project standards.
- Build an inclusive, collaborative team culture that values diverse perspectives and promotes innovation.
- Manage direct reports through goal setting, performance reviews, compensation planning, and career development.
- Mentor and coach team members, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
- Identify competency gaps and implement targeted training and development strategies, while championing progressive learning and embedding best practices within the team.
- Forecast workload and plan engineering resources to meet project demands.
- Drive team growth through proactive recruiting and hiring.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university, with a Canadian Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with EGBC.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering design experience with a proven track record of managing and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Hands-on experience in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Mechanical design for utility substations.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian codes and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and CSA standards; familiarity with North American transmission structure design standards.
- Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills, with proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire teams.
- Strong understanding of project management, quality management, human resources practices, and financial and administrative principles.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and deliver clear, compelling presentations.
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 Statement 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.
About Qualus
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.
Caution to Job Seekers: Legitimate employers will not request payment or sensitive personal information upfront, such as your social security number. Always verify the job opportunity through official channels.
Manager, Engineering - Civil & Structural
About the role
Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Manager, Engineering - Civil & Structural. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office. This dynamic experienced and innovative professional will provide functional leadership in the promotion, development and delivery of civil, structural and architectural expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary Civil, Structural, Architectural, and Mechanical design team responsible for delivering innovative, high-quality design solutions for power utility projects across North America.
- Provide functional oversight for all engineering activities, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to project standards.
- Build an inclusive, collaborative team culture that values diverse perspectives and promotes innovation.
- Manage direct reports through goal setting, performance reviews, compensation planning, and career development.
- Mentor and coach team members, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
- Identify competency gaps and implement targeted training and development strategies, while championing progressive learning and embedding best practices within the team.
- Forecast workload and plan engineering resources to meet project demands.
- Drive team growth through proactive recruiting and hiring.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university, with a Canadian Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with EGBC.
- Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering design experience with a proven track record of managing and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Hands-on experience in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Mechanical design for utility substations.
- In-depth knowledge of Canadian codes and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and CSA standards; familiarity with North American transmission structure design standards.
- Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills, with proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire teams.
- Strong understanding of project management, quality management, human resources practices, and financial and administrative principles.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and deliver clear, compelling presentations.
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 Statement 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.
About Qualus
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.
Caution to Job Seekers: Legitimate employers will not request payment or sensitive personal information upfront, such as your social security number. Always verify the job opportunity through official channels.