Position Overview:
Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Designer in our Program Management organization. This role will assist in the creation of engineering drawings based on rough sketches (from themselves, engineers and/or other designers), research information on layouts by utilizing standards and design specific reference material (i.e. design criteria and vendor catalogs) or related specifications and scope documents for projects in the assigned engineering group, translates code regulations and specifications in reference to designs, creates electronic markups and designs in CADD, and able to notice oversights/mistakes and make appropriate change or recommendations. Works independently under the direction of an Engineer and plans own work within allotted budget and schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Develops designs and evaluates possible alternatives to meet both major and minor substation project requirements. Assigned projects may be at voltage levels ranging from 4kV up to 500kV. The primary design responsibilities encompass physical layout of the substations and associated equipment and facilities, major equipment and overall material ordering, substation design and calculations for power equipment and facilities, wiring and cable design, interpret and incorporate vendor information into applicable designs, conducts field walk downs, and gathers data from facilities.
• 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 implements standards for projects.
• Recognizes the technical needs of a drawing or project and acts on those needs.
• Quality checks the final drawing package.
• Works closely on all projects with engineers from the Protection, Communications, Automation and Metering (PCAM) Engineering section who develop all the protection, control schematic drawings and who do all communication and automation equipment related design.
• Works closely with Civil, Transmission and Structural Engineers to determine physical locations of equipment and proper sizing of structures and site design and grading.
• Assists Project Engineer with the development and monitoring of project design schedules to assure proper coordination of events during the design phase of a project.
• Develops material lists for projects and orders material as needed or necessary through the Material Management System or Work Management System.
• Reports to the section Engineering Supervisor and performs other assignments as requested.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) years or equivalent experience at an electric utility company in a designer role or illustrate equal competency.
• Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis.
• Makes decisions independently and does not require guidance or supervision on any technical activity.
• Only requires supervision on overall objectives, policy matters, critical issues and new concepts.

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 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.

• Develops designs and evaluates possible alternatives to meet both major and minor substation project requirements. Assigned projects may be at voltage levels ranging from 4kV up to 500kV. The primary design responsibilities encompass physical layout of the substations and associated equipment and facilities, major equipment and overall material ordering, substation design and calculations for power equipment and facilities, wiring and cable design, interpret and incorporate vendor information into applicable designs, conducts field walk downs, and gathers data from facilities.
• 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 implements standards for projects.
• Recognizes the technical needs of a drawing or project and acts on those needs.
• Quality checks the final drawing package.
• Works closely on all projects with engineers from the Protection, Communications, Automation and Metering (PCAM) Engineering section who develop all the protection, control schematic drawings and who do all communication and automation equipment related design.
• Works closely with Civil, Transmission and Structural Engineers to determine physical locations of equipment and proper sizing of structures and site design and grading.
• Assists Project Engineer with the development and monitoring of project design schedules to assure proper coordination of events during the design phase of a project.
• Develops material lists for projects and orders material as needed or necessary through the Material Management System or Work Management System.
• Reports to the section Engineering Supervisor and performs other assignments as requested.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures