Lead Designer

Qualus; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Qualus in our T&D business seeks a Lead Electrical Designer in Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC. You will design low and high‑voltage substation projects from conception to construction, and lead technical reviews with owners, vendors, and field teams.

The role requires 12+ years of electrical design experience, CET eligibility, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, CYMCAP, and lighting/fire/security design.

Qualifications

• 12+ years electrical design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• HV substation design experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of CSA, NESC, NFPA and ANSI/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Design 12 kV to 500 kV substations from concept to construction.
• Develop AC/DC low voltage calculations, cable sizing, and diagrams.
• Prepare and review drawings, specs, and testing procedures.
• Travel to sites and coordinate with owners, contractors and clients.
• Ensure latest safety practices are integrated into design.

Skills

Electrical design

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology Degree (C.E.T.)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

CYMCAP

Dialux

AGI32

Job description

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D business as a Lead Electrical Designer. Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Substations, this position is located in our Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC offices. This role involves the design of low voltage and high voltage projects from conception to construction. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Performing electrical design on 12 kV to 500 kV substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction.
• Develop AC & DC low voltage load calculations, battery bank sizing, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculations for control building & substation switchyard, one-line & phasing diagrams, control building & switchyard plans, sections, ground grid layouts, grounding details, conduit & cable routing plans, and details.
• Prepare security & access control design and for buildings including specification.
• Prepare fire detection & protection design for buildings including specification.
• Prepare cable schedule and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare and review drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and testing plans/procedures.
• Review design documentation with the Owner’s Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project’s requirements.
• Review of vendor documents against specifications.
• Prepare material take-offs for all electrical equipment, as well as ordering materials through the procurement group.
• Respond to information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients.
• Travel to site and consulting with internal groups, external contractors, and clients.
• Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients.
• Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design.
• Working within assigned budgets and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Technology Degree from a recognized institute or college along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Technology Designation (C.E.T) or the ability to register as a Certified Engineering Technologist.
• 12+ years of electrical design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience with lighting design and associated software as Dialux or AGI32.
• Experience with fire detection & protection design.
• Experience with security & access control design.
• Experience with high voltage substation design will be considered an asset.
• Experience with power system calculation and associated software as ETAP will be considered an asset.
• Experience with MV cable sizing and associated software as CYMCAP will be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, NFPA, and ANSI / IEEE.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Job Locations

CA-BC-Vancouver | CA-AB-Calgary

ID

2026-5812

Category

Engineering & Advisory

Position Type

Regular Full Time

Remote

No

Salary Range

$120,000.00 - $152,000.00/ per year. (CAD)