Senior Substation Physical Design Engineer

Qualus Corporation; Farmington (UT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote and hybrid options

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development & mentorship

Challenging projects

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Principal Substation Engineer to lead the physical design of high-voltage substations. You will mentor junior engineers, develop innovative, code-compliant solutions, and guide projects from concept through construction while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role offers remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid options near listed office locations, and opportunities for relocation support and career development on challenging utility projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience in Substation physical design engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.
• Strong communication and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design power utility substations following codes and client standards.
• Create general arrangement, equipment layout, grounding, cable routing, BOM, and power systems drawings.
• Develop ground grids and lightning protection plans.
• Perform load, bus span, and ampacity calculations.
• Develop equipment specifications, scope, and cost estimates.
• Prepare conceptual designs for facility planning studies and site visits.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Provide QA/QC oversight and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Principal Substation Engineer to lead the physical design of high-voltage substations. You will mentor junior engineers, develop innovative, code-compliant solutions, and guide projects from concept through construction while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role offers remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid options near listed office locations, and opportunities for relocation support and career development on challenging utility projects.