Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Lead Mechanical Engineer. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing support to engineering projects from start to finish ensuring compliance with company practices and procedures, as well as industry standards. Responsibilities include but not limited to developing complex mechanical designs relating to power switch gear, electrical bus, substations, and other electromechanical components within the electric power system.

The Mechanical Engineer should also be able to coordinate with customers and engineers to satisfy design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design complex models in 3D modeling environments.
• Create assembly drawings from 3D renderings.
• Lead efforts in the field to take measurements for design modifications and installations.
• Perform reverse-engineering of equipment and components.
• Design parts with specification for manufacture.
• Learn/perform calculations relative to forces on bus and bracing.
• Assist with installation of equipment on job site or provide remote support.
• Read and understand technical requirements presented in specifications and requests for proposal.
• Take the lead in the development of junior level mechanical engineers.
• Answers questions and provides support to other Qualus locations.
• Assist management in recruitment efforts and provide feedback for performance evaluations.
• Participates in weekly Production Meetings.
• Provide support to quoting department for estimates on materials and technical requirements of projects.
• Perform other project related work as assigned.
• Prepares correspondence and updates various lists/reports, performs data entry functions, copies, scans and faxes documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required
• Five years’ experience with product modifications and customization; switch gear knowledge preferred. Sustained successful performance at the Mechanical Engineer level.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client and regulatory counterparts.
• Ability to maintain production in a changing environment
• Knowledge of NESC, NEC, UL, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Experience in Low Voltage and Medium Voltage electrical equipment design using Solid Works.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems.

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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…