Lead Substation Design Engineer: Drive Grid Modernization

Qualus; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

FSAs

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to drive substation design projects in the US. You will develop general arrangement, equipment layouts, grounding, and power system drawings, while coordinating with clients and procurement teams.

The role requires a BS in EE, 6+ years in substation design, and a PE license, with strong communication and teamwork to meet deadlines across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• Experience with electricity, preferably utilities.
• PE license is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design substations using codes and client standards; layouts, elevations, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, BOMs, and AC/DC power systems.
• Design ground grids and lightning protection plans.
• Perform AC/DC load, bus span, and ampacity calculations.
• Create equipment and material specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepare conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning.
• Prepare QA/QC documentation and follow QA/QC processes.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits to collect or deliver data.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to drive substation design projects in the US. You will develop general arrangement, equipment layouts, grounding, and power system drawings, while coordinating with clients and procurement teams.

The role requires a BS in EE, 6+ years in substation design, and a PE license, with strong communication and teamwork to meet deadlines across multiple projects.