Lead Engineer - Substation

Qualus; Trussville (AL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading power solutions firm in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer for its Engineering department. Responsibilities include designing substations, conducting electrical load calculations, and ensuring compliance with industry codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a PE license, and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position offers extensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• PE license required.
• Experience related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities.

Responsibilities

• Design substations utilizing applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct calculations for AC and DC loads.
• Create specifications for equipment procurement.

Skills

Design of substations

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as a Lead Substation Engineer. Substation Design Engineers are responsible for designing substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design includes general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.

Responsibilities

• Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design includes 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 grounding 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 followed on all design packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• PE license required.
• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology