ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Community Support, Construction, Cost Estimates, Customer Retention/Renewal, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Utility, Emergency Management, Energy Efficiency, Engineer in Training (EIT), Equipment Specification, Facilities Planning, Government, Industry Standards, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Network Operations Center, On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Power your future with Qualus as a Substation Engineer. You'll gain hands-on experience designing the infrastructure that powers communities and supports the electric grid. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical mentors, you'll assist in developing substation design packages, perform engineering calculations, and contribute to projects from concept through construction. You'll build your tehcnical expertise while learning industry standards, engineering best practices, and utility design principles in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer who is eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in the power industry.
Responsibilities:
- Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.
- Design ground grids based on applicable codes utilizing industry available software.
- Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations.
- Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
- Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.
- Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
- Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are been follow on all design packages.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited institution.
- Internship, co-op, academic project, or coursework related to electric utility, power systems, substations, transmission, distribution, or generation is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of power system engineering principles and a strong desire to develop expertise in substation design.
- Experience in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a plus.
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire is required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, with the ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as neeeded.
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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 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, energy efficiency 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 2,000 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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