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Associate Utility Design Administrator

Qualus

Reno, NVFull-time$40–50/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40–50/hr
Location
Reno, NV
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Associate Utility Design Administrator performs design work for new construction, capital maintenance, and system improvements involving electric and/or gas utilities. The role includes project initiation, design preparation, cost estimates, and contracts, with a focus on identifying customer needs for new-business utility design. The position works from the Reno office and supports projects from initiation through completion.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCAD DraftingConventional DraftingComputer GraphicsAutomated Drawing MethodsCADD Design SystemsUtility DesignAnalytical SkillsPlanningTime ManagementDecision MakingInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

High School Diploma1 Year AutoCAD Drafting ExperienceLess Than 3 Years Professional Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Associate Utility Design Administrator. In this role you will perform design work for electric and/or gas new construction, capital maintenance or system improvements – which includes project initiation, preparation of new improvement designs, cost estimates and contracts. This role fcuses on the identification of customer needs and expectations for new business utility design for electric and/or gas projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develops designs for for both new, and exapanded electric and/or gas utility service.

  • Designs systems based on rough sketches.

  • Recognizes what needs to be accomplished and communicates effectively to others.

  • Recognizes design errors and alters those mistakes accordingly.

  • Translates code regulations or industry standards (IEEE, IEC, ANSI, etc.) in reference to designs.

  • Creates and delivers preliminary estimates.

  • Identifies needs and expectations of the customer for electric and/or gas utility requirements of project specific development.

  • Serves as the central point of contact for internal and external customers such as

  • developers, contractors, engineering firms, local agencies and utilities from the inception to the completion of the assigned projects. Focuses on improvement of external customer satisfaction.

  • Prepares and presents the financial agreement to the customer ensuring that the company delivers a comprehensive and accurate contract.

  • Conducts pre-construction meetings with Electric and Gas Inspectors, General Foreman and Area Service Managers as necessary.

  • Become familiar with utility specific standards and associated industry standards or codes and maintains a working knowledge of all company standards, tariffs and regulatory requirements to provide the most cost-effective designs.

  • May participate in the after hour rotational on call supervisor program and assists in restoration activities during storms or other emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma and 1 year of AutoCAD drafting experience.

  • Less than three (3) years professional experience.

  • Familiar with conventional drafting symbols, computer graphics and automated drawing methods.

  • Works independently under the direction of an Engineer and plans own work within allotted budget and schedules.

  • Provides technical support for CADD design systems and software.

  • Oversees the drafting of drawing process providing timely feedback to questions and review of final product to meet project schedules.

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.

  • Analytical, planning, time management, decision making, interpersonal, project management, and communication.

  • Must be able to work in Reno, NV office full time.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

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-NV-Reno

ID 2026-5747

Category Applied Solutions & Program Management

Position Type Regular Full Time

Remote: No

Salary Range $40.00/Hour - $50.00/Hour

How this job compares

Set against the 15,415 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$40–50/hr
  • US median$28–36/hr796 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $45/hr, is 50% above the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the top quarter of Project Management hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 153 open Project Management jobs in Nevada and 15,415 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Nevada
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,361 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 7,233 of the 15,415 open Project Management jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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