Engineer III - Civil Structural
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Job overview
Qualus is hiring an Engineer III - Civil Structural. Qualus seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer for its Transmission Design Engineering team. The role focuses on designing and analyzing overhead transmission structures, developing drawings and calculations, and using PLS‑CADD tools. It will be based in the Del Mar, CA office and operates in a hybrid work setting.
Key focus areas include Design and analyze overhead transmission structures in the 69kV to 500kV range., Develop and review design drawings and calculations for new steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete and micropile foundations., and Develop and review transmission line models in PLS‑CADD for purposes of structure loading..
Important skills include PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, MFAD, MathCAD, and RISA 3D.
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Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus as a Civil/Structural Engineer on our Transmission Design Engineering team. If you're ready to build expertise, make real impact, and start a career with long-term potential, apply today! This position will be based in our Del Mar, CA office and will be a hybrid position.
Responsibilities
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Design and analyze overhead transmission structures in the 69kV to 500kV range.
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Develop and review design drawings and calculations for new steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete and micropile foundations.
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Develop and review transmission line models in PLS-CADD for purposes of structure loading.
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Daily use of PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and MFAD.
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Occasional use of MathCAD, RISA 3D, Enercalc, and tnxTower.
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Review pole vendor submittals, steel, concrete, and micropile construction submittals.
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Develop and review structural analysis of communication monopoles, lattice towers, and foundations.
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Design and analysis of anchorages, connections, custom steel assemblies supporting transmission equipment
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Follow QA/QC protocol and sound project management practices
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor Of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited school
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High proficiency in statics, structural analysis, steel design, concrete design coursework
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4-6 years of experience Civil/Structural engineering, preferably related to electric transmission line design.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, exposure to PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar is a plus but not required.
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Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, in a hybrid work setting.
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Having high attention to detail.
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Great verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
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Great computer skills.
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Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
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Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
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Must possess valid driver's license
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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, 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.
We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.
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Job Locations US-CA-Del Mar
ID 2026-5365
Category Engineering & Advisory
Position Type Regular Full Time
Remote: No
Salary Range $95,000 - $130,000/year
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