Power Systems Specialist 3

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Power Systems Engineer III. The Engineer III is responsible for providing technical and engineering support for field work, and office work performing engineering studies and design work and generating engineering study and field test reports.

Incentives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notice: Artificial intelligence may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Perform updates to client electrical drawings including one lines, wiring diagrams, and schematics –with AutoCAD or Bluebeam (PDF Markups).
• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies, coordination studies and short circuit studies for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and generation facilities using SKM, ETAP, and/or Easypower software. (Additional studies and services include Load Flow, Harmonics, Grounding, Motor Starting, Buried Cable Heat Rise, Infrared Scanning and LOTO Creation)
• Apply knowledge of low and medium voltage switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, panel boards, and disconnects to determine cost effective mitigation solutions from the results and recommendations of power system studies.
• Develop relay protective setpoints and settings files.
• Develop and/or implement arc flash mitigation designs.
• Develop study reports and communicate results and recommendations to customers.
• Support field service team on projects involving electrical testing (pre-service and maintenance).
• Support immediate supervisor on planning and organizing workload as well as forecasting upcoming engineering requirements/needs including non-job related training schedules.
• Present study findings to customers and answer questions relating to the study findings.
• Adhere to all company, industry and client safety protocols and standards.
• Assess project specific resource needs and coordinate assignments with project manager. Communicate core technical job requirements.
• Learn to oversee projects from start to finish for compliance with Company standard practices and procedures.
• Manage expenses against project budgets and make recommendations to reduce expenses.
• Coordinate proper project handoff between sales and operations/engineering.
• Participate in Project Kickoff meetings to discuss in detail work scope, project specifications, budgets, schedules, and safety requirements with project team.
• Effectively communicate with other departments to assure activities are properly coordinated.
• Successfully execute medium to large sized projects with limited oversight.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing for all engineering projects by providing all paperwork in a like manner; these include Service Acknowledgement Forms (SAFs), weekly time keeping, documentation of change orders, test reports, and other documents as required by the project deliverables.
• Oversee all required documentation and records related to assigned projects on file in the proper location for reference and backup.    

#LI-BV1

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering OR Electrical Engineering Technologist Certification
• 3+ years of experience in power systems engineering or experience directly related to working with electricity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal, client and regulatory counterparts.
• Ability to maintain production in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of CEC/OESC, Z462 and other applicable codes and standards.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• Microsoft Office programs experience: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Power Engineering study software experience with at least one of the following: SKM/PTW, ETAP, Easy Power, or equivalent.

• Willingness to learn and operate client provided programs and systems. 

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables.  

• Able to perform computations involving electrical power.  

• Effectively manages multiple priorities and properly identifies issues requiring immediate attention from those that are less urgent.  Develops project plans, orders resources and materials, holds job kick off meetings, and is able to identify changes in work scopes. 

• Examines information, facts, and data, and draws logical conclusions from available information. Able to perform under pressure and manage multiple project assignments simultaneously.

• Safety focused - Acts prudently concerning the safety of others. 

• This role requires frequent travel to, and the ability to perform work in the United States. Candidates must be able to meet international travel and work requirements associated with the role.
• Must be able to travel 30% of the time.

Preferred Skills

• Field experience is an asset if experience includes infield electrical work involving data collection or testing including use of hand tools and shock and arc flash hazard PPE.
• Experience with any of the following: WinIGS, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam or other relevant software for power engineering.

Physical Requirements

• While performing duties of this job, employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools up to 75% of the time.  
• Employee occasionally will be spending full days on feet, potentially on uneven ground, when performing site inspections 
• The employee frequently will be using a computer and smartphone for communication. 
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally going to be in an office environment. However, 30% of the time, the incumbent will be expected to travel to client sites for project meetings, site surveys and data collection. During these times, the employee will be subject to various job site environments. In these job site environments, the flooring can be mostly concrete, tile, wood, grass, dirt or gravel. The temperatures at the customer locations can vary between -35 to +35 degrees. The use of safety equipment can include safety shoes and glasses, hard hat and other job specific personal protective equipment. The noise level of the work environment can vary from low to high (requiring hearing protection). Visits to client sites will subject the incumbent to weather conditions which can include cold, heat and precipitation conditions. Travel requirements will make it necessary to drive a car (day and/or night) and at times travel by air.   

    

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.