Lead Substation Design Engineer - Remote-Eligible

Qualus Corporation; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Remote/hybrid work

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development

Job summary

Qualus seeks a Lead Substation Engineer to design high‑voltage substations, mentor junior engineers, and deliver code‑compliant solutions from concept through construction.

You will work with clients and cross‑functional teams to coordinate design data, perform load, ampacity, and grounding calculations, prepare equipment specifications, and guide QA/QC while ensuring safety and reliability. This role supports remote/hybrid work within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Substation physical design engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design power utility substations following applicable codes and client standards.
• Prepare general arrangement, electrical layouts, grounding, and BOMs; develop AC/DC power systems.
• Compute load, ampacity, bus spans, and grounding/lighting designs.
• Create equipment specifications and cost estimates for procurement.
• Lead cross‑functional design reviews and QA/QC processes.
• Mentor and review work of junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Substation design leadership

Client coordination

Analytical problem solving

Mentoring junior engineers

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus seeks a Lead Substation Engineer to design high‑voltage substations, mentor junior engineers, and deliver code‑compliant solutions from concept through construction.

You will work with clients and cross‑functional teams to coordinate design data, perform load, ampacity, and grounding calculations, prepare equipment specifications, and guide QA/QC while ensuring safety and reliability. This role supports remote/hybrid work within the United States.