Lead Engineer - Substation

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as a Lead Substation Engineer.

Lead Substation Design Engineers are responsible for leading teams that are designing 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 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.
• Design lightning protection and groudning plans.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being follow on all design packages.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE required
• Experienced in substation physical design.
• Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities.
• Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus).
• Microsoft Office product application.
• Excellent document management and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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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.