What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician III - Distribution position at LA Family Housing?
Power your Future with Qualus as an Engineering Technician III in our Distribution department, and become a part of our dynamic team! The Engineering Technician is an integral member of our team, working closely with both internal project groups and external clients to ensure all designs meet standards and regulatory requirements.
In this role, you'll support and deliver a wide range of distribution projects, including OH/UG conversions, system hardening, resiliency improvements, and more. You'll utilize tools such as Maximo, Pole Foreman, O-Calc, DDS, AutoCAD, or similar software, to prepare and review project design packages. This position offers regular client interaction, from gathering field data and design requirments to coordinate project expectations and ensuring successful exectution.
If you have experience in utility distribution design, we would like to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally, gain exposure to impactful infrastructure projects, and take advantage of robust training and development resources.
Responsibilities
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 final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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.
In this role, you'll support and deliver a wide range of distribution projects, including OH/UG conversions, system hardening, resiliency improvements, and more. You'll utilize tools such as Maximo, Pole Foreman, O-Calc, DDS, AutoCAD, or similar software, to prepare and review project design packages. This position offers regular client interaction, from gathering field data and design requirments to coordinate project expectations and ensuring successful exectution.
If you have experience in utility distribution design, we would like to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally, gain exposure to impactful infrastructure projects, and take advantage of robust training and development resources.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of electrical distribution system design engineering standards, practices, and regulatory requirements, including their application to projects.
- Ability to apply client, industry, and regulatory standards to both existing and proposed distribution system components.
- Support Engineering Manager by managing assigned project work, monitoring project performance, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the design and delivery process.
- Identify problems within the distribution system or design package and develop effective solutions.
- Utilize software such as DDS, AutoCAD, Maximo, Pole Foreman, O-Calc (or similar) to prepare, refine, and review project design packages.
- Review completed designs to ensure full compliance with client, industry, and regulatory requirments.
- Review completed designs for quality, accuracy, and consistency across all deliverables.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, field personnel, and regulatory counterparts to support project success.
- Maintain production and meet deadlines in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
- Indentify, pursue, and promote training opportunities to support continuous improvement and team development.
- AA/AS Degree or two years of formal post-high school technical training (trade school or certifications) preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required for consideration as an Engineer; candidates without a bachelor's degree may qualify for a Technician-level role based on relevant experience.
- 5 years' experience in Utility Distribution design, including working on projects such as OH/UG conversions, system hardening, resiliency initiatives, feeder upgrades, etc.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, internal teams, and field personnel.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and client care, including responsiveness and professionalism in a client-facing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
- Strong document management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
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 final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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.