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Qualus Supervisor, Engineering - Underground Electric Distribution Design in Reno, Nevada
Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering Department as a Supervisor of Underground Electric Distribution. Your role will be responsible for implementing best design practices, identifying relevant trainings, coordinating project workflows, supporting business development opportunities and maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Assignments will include providing technical guidance and oversight of the underground electric distribution design team and supporting established organization objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead the Underground electric distribution team, overseeing project execution with a focus on technical excellence as new clients are added and the department grows
Oversee technical performance of team while ensuring QA/QC execution and tracking
Supports development of design & engineering best practice methods and adherence tracking, specific to clients served
Understand and implement client and industry standards
Support training program development and maintenance
Maintain knowledge of developments in industry codes and regulations
Maintain existing relationships and seek new opportunities in existing contracts
Build new relationships within existing clients, create proposals and a staffing plan as new opportunities arise and projects are awarded.
Support organizational growth objectives
Support management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules
Support proposal writing and/or coordination
Ensure timesheet approvals
Support invoicing review and approval, as well as time and material backlog status
Support project execution within terms and conditions of contract
Ensure continuous improvement in process and cost-efficiency
Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels
Work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of electric design principles and management practices and demonstrate the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to all aspects of operations.
Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited school in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
8+ years of electric distribution and design experience with public utilities
Knowledge of engineering and design for service line, including Pull Planner, Voltage Drop & Flicker, O-CALC, Autodesk software suite, Power Line Systems software suite
Deep understanding of electric distribution material design, permitting requirements and calculations
Ability to interpret construction documents to compile relevant information for distribution designs
Knowledge of other applicable design software
Knowledge of design principles and practices, including computer applications
Knowledge of field techniques for construction
Knowledge of safe working practices
Knowledge of project management practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Action-mindset Ability to move from thinking about something to doing it
Strong team player: Accomplish tasks by working with others and recognizing how his/her decisions may impact the team and have a willingness to seek input from others
Time Management: Ability to successfully plan and accomplish tasks within an established timeline
Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office and other related applications
PE license is preferred or ability to obtain license.
Must possess a 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 expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited toeducation, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.
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
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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Job Locations US-CO-Lakewood | US-TX-Fort Worth | US-NV-Reno | US-CA-Del Mar
ID 2026-4730
Category Engineering & Advisory
Position Type Regular Full Time
Remote: Yes
Salary Range $130,000 - $190,000/year