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Qualus

Power services firm for grid modernization

P&C Testing Professional

Full-TimeUpdated Deadline 10/22/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Remote in USA
Remote
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of relay testing and commissioning experience in substations, or qualifying military experience troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, maintaining, and operating electrical power systems, control systems, instrumentation, switchgear, or protective equipment.
  • An associate degree or equivalent technical training, including similar military experience and training, may qualify candidates for Technician classification.
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited program may qualify candidates for Engineer classification.
  • Experience handling a simple volt-ohm meter and working with hand tools.
  • Experience reading and interpreting one-line, AC and DC elementary, and wiring diagrams.
  • Ability to perform regular field work in varied work environments, conditions, and weather.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing, for safety materials, documentation, and client interactions.
Responsibilities
  • Commission and test protection and control schemes and systems for customers' electric utility substations and plants, including intelligent electronic devices and related systems.
  • Red-line design documents throughout drawing sets, including single-line, AC/DC elementary, wiring, panel arrangement, and bill of material/material list documents.
  • Perform end-to-end testing.
  • Perform intelligent electronic device testing manually and with automated test sets such as Doble 6150, Omicron, and Manta for protection and control schemes.
  • Identify common risks associated with testing and commissioning schemes and systems.
  • Develop test plans and risk assessments and apply basic protection and control systems and schemes.
  • Analyze scope and interpret drawings to create functional guidelines and risk assessments.
  • Lead people and tasks within larger projects, or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work.
  • Perform weekly site safety inspections.
  • Lead the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead.
  • Support company and customer policies and procedures.

About the company

Qualus provides power-services across advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, field services, and software-enabled services to utilities, commercial/industrial sites, data centers, governments, and renewable/energy-storage developers. Its offerings combine hands-on project execution with data-driven software tools to modernize grids, improve resiliency, ensure security, and advance sustainability, including integrating distributed resources and managing emergencies. Distinct as a pure-play firm that covers both consulting and field execution with ~1,900 professionals across the U.S. and Canada, serving utilities, commercial/industrial sites, data centers, and government clients. Its goal is to help clients build and maintain reliable, secure, and efficient power systems during the energy transition.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, OH

Founded

2001

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What believers are saying

  • Clearlake closed the Qualus acquisition on April 30, 2026.
  • Qualus bought Wood's North American T&D business in October 2025.
  • Aquawolf's December 2025 deal added high-voltage routes, offices, and construction support.

What critics are saying

  • Qualus still fights RESA Power over trade secrets and non-compete enforcement.
  • Clearlake must integrate Aquawolf, Wood T&D, and ten prior acquisitions quickly.
  • Private-equity ownership and financing increase pressure for leverage, synergies, and a 2027 exit.

What makes Qualus unique

  • Qualus is a pure-play power platform spanning advisory through field execution.
  • Qualus serves utilities, data centers, renewables, and industrials across North America.
  • Qualus built scale through 2021-2025 tuck-in acquisitions under New Mountain Capital.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • EAP

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