Lead Substation Design Engineer — Remote/Hybrid

Qualus; Farmington (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote/hybrid work arrangements

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to drive the design of high-voltage substations for critical infrastructure from concept through construction. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, reliable power solutions.

The role supports remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid work near our offices; you will oversee QA/QC processes and provide technical leadership across projects to shape the future of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10+ years experience in Substation physical design engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent document management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design power utility substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available).
• 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.
• Prepare additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution and resolution of technical issues.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect design data, present engineering solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution.
• Lead and ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.
• Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers and designers, including reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to drive the design of high-voltage substations for critical infrastructure from concept through construction. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, reliable power solutions.

The role supports remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid work near our offices; you will oversee QA/QC processes and provide technical leadership across projects to shape the future of the