Lead Engineer - Substation

Overview

Designs and engineers electrical substations, including layouts, calculations, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• ground grid
• qa/qc
• conceptual design
• load calculations
• lightning protection
• equipment specs

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 6+ years
• substation design
• pe license
• autocad
• microstation
• engineering degree

What You Bring

-6+ years of experience in substation physical design. -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. -Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Excellent document management and organization skills. -Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus). -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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