Lead Substation Design Engineer – Physical Layout

Qualus; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to design substations to applicable codes and client standards, including general arrangement, equipment layout, grounding, and power systems. This role may be based in Fort Worth, TX, with opportunities across multiple states.

Responsibilities include designing ground grids, lightning protection, performing load and ampacity calculations, preparing procurement specs, and supporting QA/QC for all design packages while collaborating with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• Experience with electricity, preferably in utilities.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.
• Must have PE license.

Responsibilities

• Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design to include 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 QA/QC processes are followed for all design packages.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Communication skills

PE license

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Document management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to design substations to applicable codes and client standards, including general arrangement, equipment layout, grounding, and power systems. This role may be based in Fort Worth, TX, with opportunities across multiple states.

Responsibilities include designing ground grids, lightning protection, performing load and ampacity calculations, preparing procurement specs, and supporting QA/QC for all design packages while collaborating with clients and