Engineer III - Electrical

Qualus; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to perform comprehensive power system studies and data collection for industrial and commercial facilities. You will use SKM, ETAP, or Easypower to analyze short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, and other studies, and you will present findings to internal teams and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of experience, and strong communication and independent work habits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• 4+ years of experience performing power system studies and data collection for industrial clients.
• Experience with SKM or similar power-system software.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with related software.

Responsibilities

• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies for various facilities using SKM/ETAP/Easypower.
• Assess low/medium-voltage switchgear, MCCs, breakers, panels, disconnects for mitigation options.
• Develop study reports and communicate results to customers.
• Conduct data collection activities and support project execution within budget.
• Create relay settings and control schematics; update diagrams as needed.
• Interpret construction drawings and coordinate with departments and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

Job description

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
• 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 assure 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

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.