Engineer III - Electrical

Qualus Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending and/or Health Saving

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to perform power system studies, including short circuit, load flow, protection, and arc flash analysis, across multiple facilities.

You will develop study reports, coordinate with clients, and help design cost‑effective mitigation solutions, using SKM/ETAP/Easypower, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited) or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience performing power system studies for industrial customers.
• Experience with SKM or similar power system analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies for various facilities using SKM/ETAP/Easypower.
• Develop study reports and communicate results and recommendations to customers.
• Develop relay protective setpoints and settings files.
• Develop and update electrical schematics, one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Meet project deadlines and manage work within budgeted cost estimates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

SKM

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering departmentas an Engineer III - Electrical. As Electrical Engineer you will work with several departments in different geographies to perform power system studies including short circuit and equipment evaluation, overcurrent coordination and protection, arc flash, load flow, motor starting, power quality, and harmonic analysis. Additionally, using strong communication and project management skills, you will present the results from these studies to internal and external customers, helping to design cost effective mitigation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and generation facilities using SKM, ETAP, and/or Easypower software.
• Applies knowledge of low and medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, panel boards, and disconnects to determine cost-effective mitigation solutions from the results and recommendations of power system studies.
• Develop study reports and communicate results and recommendations to customers.
• Perform data collection activities.
• Develop and/or implement arc flash mitigation designs.
• Interpret new construction drawing packages.
• Develop relay protective setpoints and settings files.
• Develop and/or update equipment control schematics, one-lines, three-lines, and wiring diagrams.
• Working on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals.
• Meeting all project deadlines and supporting the processes and procedures to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical skills related to the design of electrical substations and protection and control schematics for the electric utility power grid through on-the-job work and formal training.
• Successfully execute small to medium-sized projects with limited oversight.
• Self-manage assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Effectively communicate with other departments and customers to ensure activities are properly coordinated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related from an ABET accredited school
• 4 or more years of experience performing power system studies and associated data collection activities for industrial customers
• Experience with SKM
• Must have ability to work independently, accurately, and have high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers
• Strong computer skills

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Benefits & Compensation

• 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
• Company Holidays

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.

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