Lead Engineer - Substation

Overview

Design and engineer electrical substations, producing layouts, calculations, specs and QA/QC.

Key Responsibilities

• load calculations
• substation design
• ground grid
• conceptual design
• procurement specs
• qa/qc

Tasks

-Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations. -Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data. -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 conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies. -Preparing additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction , and operation/maintenance of systems being designed. -Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates. -Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are been follow on all design packages. -Design lightning protection and groudning plans.

Requirements

• bsc engineering
• pe license
• 10+ years
• autocad
• microstation
• communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering required. -10+ years of experience in substation physical design. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities. -Excellent document management and organization skills. -PE license required. -Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus). -Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines. -Strong attention to detail.

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About Qualus

-Founded with a mission to deliver high-quality engineering and consulting solutions. -Cater to a diverse range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, and utilities. -Have grown into a trusted partner for large-scale, complex projects across North America. -Operate at the intersection of innovation and practicality, from designing sustainable infrastructure to optimizing water resources. -Play a pivotal role in both public and private sector projects, from energy production to water management. -Possess standout expertise in heavy civil projects, providing engineering solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective. -Consistently deliver with an emphasis on precision, project efficiency, and exceeding client expectations.

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