Structural Engineer - Distribution

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Canada business as a Structural Engineer. You’ll join our Distribution Engineering group and report to the Distribution Engineering Manager in our Vancouver, BC office. This position will be based remotely out of Calgary, Alberta to support our growing business in the region. If you have a successful track record in heavy industry and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Join an experienced multi-disciplinary team of industry professionals and contribute to structural design, technical support and quality assurance/quality control review through calculations, design, design drawing reviews. From conceptual to detailed design, you’ll oversee the structural engineering scope for power distribution infrastructure, including overhead structures, underground duct banks, buried concrete vaults, non-standard foundations for distribution poles, condition assessments and repair of existing infrastructure, temporary utility support, excavation shoring, and concrete pad foundations for electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and modeling using industry-standard software.
• Prepare and review detailed design documents, including design basis, reports, design plans, construction specifications, and field review plans.
• Review and approval of shop drawings and vendor documents against specifications.
• Participate in independent reviews of structural designs.
• Answer technical inquiries and provide field advice to during construction.
• Contribute to implementation stage project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning record data to clients.
• Coordinate and oversee the development of project resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for a structural discipline project team.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners; participate in design review meetings, present information, and respond to questions from individual or groups of clients.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineering team members.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to identify project risks, resolve design conflicts, and ensure integrated project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
• 5+ years of structural engineering design experience in a relevant industry, preferably in Canada.
• Experienced using structural analysis software including SAP2000, S-Concrete, LPILE, PLS-CADD, and MathCAD or industry-standard equivalent(s).
• Practical structural design experience with concrete, steel, and wood structures. Emphasis placed on experience with buried, reinforced concrete utility structures such as vaults and duct banks.
• Ability to prepare, sign, and seal designs of temporary utility support and shoring for deep excavations.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Canadian and North American codes and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and CSA standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring less experienced technical staff.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software suite.

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Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with analysis and design software such as SPIDAcalc, SAFE, S-Frame, PLS-POLE, STAAD.Pro, etc.
• Experience with drafting software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Civil 3D.
• Project experience with electrical utility owners and familiarity with their respective engineering standards.
• Experience with condition assessments and remediation of reinforced concrete structures. Particularly, experience with repair of concrete vaults, manholes, and reinforced concrete-encased conduits (duct banks).
• Retaining wall design experience.
• Relevant designations and certifications such as Struct.Eng, PE, PMP, etc.

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.

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