Qualus · 4 hours ago
Senior Engineer - Electrical
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation. The Owners Engineer will support project-specific contracts for engineering design work across substations, switching stations, and transmission line projects, ensuring effective management and evaluation of engineering consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Partner with Design Managers to forecast engineering consultant needs for upcoming projects
Recommend assignment strategies or competitive bid approaches using the pool of prequalified Engineering Consultants
Support planning efforts to ensure adequate consultant capacity and alignment with project schedules
Coordinate scope development with internal design groups to ensure clarity and alignment
Prepare and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for engineering design services
Organize and facilitate Pre-Bid and Scoping Meetings as required
Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process during bidding
Coordinate technical evaluations of consultant proposals
Conduct commercial reviews and ensure compliance with procurement requirements and established Letter of Agreements
Secure all necessary internal approvals for contract awards
Issue Notices to Proceed (NTPs) for all awarded engineering contracts
Manage and process change orders for engineering contracts, ensuring proper documentation and justification
Maintain accurate contract records, cost tracking, and change order logs
Monitor contract performance metrics and ensure adherence to contractual obligations
Track and communicate consultant performance throughout the project lifecycle
Facilitate feedback loops between internal design teams and external consultants
Maintain and update Consultant Scorecards
Identify and document issues or non-compliance and support corrective action processes
Hold consultants accountable for performance expectations and contract requirements
Maintain consultant-related reporting, including cost tracking, change order summaries, and performance metrics
Provide cost projections and support project teams with financial visibility
Use data and performance measurements to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement in consultant management practices
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of relevant industry standards such as National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric code (NEC) and IEEE
Working knowledge and experience focused on development of physical electrical substation design
Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to developing engineers on the team; maintain good working relationship and collaborate with other multi-discipline project team members
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written skills
Excellent document management and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail; analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively prioritize when provided with multiple projects and deadlines
Education: BS Electrical Engineering required
Experience: Experience in substation design
Preferred
Prior utility or utility consulting experience
Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is preferred
FE/EIT certification is recommended
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Qualus
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.
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