Project Engineer - Substation

Qualus; Calgary, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Project Engineer - Substation to coordinate high voltage substation projects from conception through construction. The role can be based in Calgary, AB or at our Vancouver, BC office on a hybrid schedule.

You will lead electrical coordination across multiple engineering disciplines, support project managers, and ensure designs meet project requirements and regulatory standards while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university.
• P.Eng. designation or eligible to register with a Canadian engineering body.
• 8–15 years of substation electrical experience in transmission & distribution.
• Experience interfacing design across substation disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CSA, NESC, and ANSI/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering coordination on 12 kV to 500 kV projects from conception to construction.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural, telecom and protection & control teams to meet schedules.
• Support project managers and discipline leads; prepare construction specifications.
• Plan project scope, proposals, estimates, budgets and change notices.
• Manage engineering costs and maintain project schedules; resolve issues.
• Review designs with Owner's Engineer; ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement for materials and major equipment.
• Liaise with construction sites and clients; produce as-builts and calculations.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Project coordination

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

P.Eng. or eligible in Canada

Job description

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D business as a Project Engineer - Substation. This position can be in Calgary, AB or based out of our Vancouver BC office on a hybrid schedule. This role involves the technical coordination of high voltage substation 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

• Leading and performing engineering coordination on 12 kV to 500 kV overhead and underground transmission and substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction
• Coordinate with the electrical, civil, structural, telecom and protection & control engineer and designer teams to ensure the design and other project deliverables are progressing according to the time schedule
• Support project managers and discipline leaders
• Prepare construction specifications
• Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and similar documents
• Managing engineering costs and maintaining schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
• Review design documentation with the Owner's Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project's requirements
• Review of vendor documents against specifications
• Coordinate with procurement team for ordering material and major electrical equipment
• Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors
• Coordinate with the discipline leads to respond information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
• Travel to site and liaising with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
• Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients
• Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers
• Fulfilling the duties of Professional Record for work within the field of practice when required
• Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design
• Working within assigned budgets and schedules

Minimum Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
• North American power utility design experience is considered an asset
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset
• 8-15 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization designing substations
• Experience interfacing design with other substation engineering disciplines such as structural and protection & control
• Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing, and commissioning is considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, 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.

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.

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