Senior Engineer – Utility Telecommunications

Qualus

Senior Telecommunications Engineer focusing on complex engineering designs for telecommunications solutions in the power/utility industry. Collaborating with teams to create construction packages and detailed project plans.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $55 - $85 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Power Your Future with Qualus as a Senior Telecommunications Engineer
Our Telecom Engineers focus on complex engineering designs, BOM's, and construction packages for telecommunications solutions while providing support throughout the construction process
Responsibilities include verifying implementation feasibility, documenting site details, creating a full design package that meets client standards for construction, and collaborating within a team environment
Research and create engineering designs of complex telecommunications solutions, preferably in the Power/Utility industry
Create designs and full construction packages for robust telecommunications solutions using Fiber, Microwave, SONET MUX, MHz, Radio, FAN, P-LTE, Circuits Paths, Power, Switches, Routers, TCP/IP, and subtending devices
Develop and document detailed project plans for programs involving cross-functional teams and challenging requirements
Create and markup SLDs, interconnect diagrams, WAN, LAN, tower drawings, etc.
Multitask and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Collaborate with substation, engineering specialists, management, and systems administration teams
Use Adobe Pro, Excel, Visio, and MS Office suite to create detailed documentation and designs
Experience with MicroStation and Auto CAD is a plus
Experience doing pathloss studies and calculations is a plus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field
PE License (CA or NV) is highly valued
10+ years of experience in telecommunications
Experience in Substation or Distribution will be considered
10+ years of researching and creating engineering designs of complex telecommunications solutions
Ability to manage tasks under tight deadlines
Experience creating designs and full construction package for robust telecommunications solutions using Fiber, Microwave, SONET MUX, MHz, Radio, FAN, P-LTE, Circuits Paths, Power, Switches, Routers, and subtending devices
Battery Storage is a plus
Proven track record of success and delivering results
Strong sense of methodology, process, and metrics in managing functions and projects
Experience in developing and documenting detailed project plans for programs involving cross-functional teams and challenging requirements
Experience creating/marking up SLD’s, interconnect diagrams, WAN, LAN, towers drawings, etc.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills conducive to team development
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Solid experience working with facilities ,substation, engineering, management, and systems administration teams
Must have excellent skills using Adobe Pro, Excel, Visio, MS office suite
Exposure to Bentley MicroStation and/or Auto CAD is a plus
Must be able to pass a NERC level background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Telecommunications DesignConstruction Package DevelopmentPathloss StudiesSLD CreationInterconnect DiagramsWAN DesignLAN DesignCircuit PathsPower SystemsSubstation Engineering

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsMultitaskingRelationship Building

Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Electrical EngineeringPE License (CA or NV)