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Lead Engineer - Substation

Qualus

The Role

Overview

Design and engineer electrical substations, covering layouts, calculations, specs and QA.

Key Responsibilities

  • electrical layout
  • conceptual design
  • equipment specs
  • load calculations
  • qa/qc
  • client meetings

Tasks

-Design of general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems. -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. -Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data. -Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations. -Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed for all design packages. -Design lightning protection and grounding plans. -Design ground grids based on applicable codes utilizing industry available software.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • pe license
  • bs engineering
  • substation design
  • communication

What You Bring

-6+ years of experience in substation physical design. -Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus). -Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines. -Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering. -Must have PE License. -Excellent document management and organization skills. -Strong attention to detail. -Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Grid Modernization

Power Demand

Resiliency

Digital Transformation

Operational Excellence

Government

Municipal Electric Utilities

Regional Transmission Operators

Independent System Operators

U.S. Department of Energy

Federal Buildings and Facilities

Substations

Transmission

Distribution

Power Generation Facilities

Renewable Energy

Energy Storage

Commercial

Industrial