Engineer-in-Training II - Substation

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Transmission & Distribution Canada business.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our well-established team of engineers and designers.

This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of utility and renewable energy projects, and the opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility across all stages of project delivery.

You will work on projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting designs from early concept through construction and commissioning.

This role is ideal for an engineer with several years of experience who is ready to contribute technically, take ownership of design deliverables, and support design coordination and execution within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Perform and coordinate the design of electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV), including layouts and station service systems, with limited supervision
• Lead the preparation and review of key design deliverables, including: One-line and phasing diagrams; Substation layouts, sections, and equipment arrangements; Grounding/grid layouts and details; Conduit and cable routing plans
• Perform and independently check engineering calculations, studies, and analyses, including: Grounding studies; Lightning protection; Switchyard illumination; Rigid and flexible bus studies
• Take ownership of assigned design packages and ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with project requirements
• Prepare and review engineering documents, including design criteria, technical specifications, reports, and drawing lists
• Review vendor drawings and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project specifications and design intent
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, issuing technical clarifications, and participating in field reviews
• Participate in and contribute to client meetings, design reviews, and constructability assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, protection & control, telecom etc.) to ensure integrated and coordinated designs
• Support project delivery by managing assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior EITs and designers, including reviewing work and sharing technical knowledge