Remote Lead Substation Design Engineer – Physical Layout

Qualus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to design substations per codes and client standards, including general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, grounding, and power systems. This role may be based in Boise, ID, with opportunities across multiple US locations.

You will lead design efforts, perform calculations, develop BOMs, and support procurement, construction and O&M; PE license and 6+ years substation design required; AutoCAD/MicroStation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities.
• Must have PE license.
• Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design 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 and development of design scope and cost estimates.
• Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.
• Prepare supporting documentation for procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings or site visits to collect or deliver data.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are followed for all design packages.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to design substations per codes and client standards, including general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, grounding, and power systems. This role may be based in Boise, ID, with opportunities across multiple US locations.

You will lead design efforts, perform calculations, develop BOMs, and support procurement, construction and O&M; PE license and 6+ years substation design required; AutoCAD/MicroStation experience preferred.