Intermediate Designer - Distribution

Position Overview

Power your Future with Qualus as a Distribution Designer on our Distribution Engineering team! We are seeking a designer to join our growing team in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario. In this role you’ll help plan and design distribution projects that strengthen and modernize the grid. You’ll provide technical input across all phase of project execution and play a key role in expanding our presence in Canda.

This experienced position is ideal for someone with a solid technical foundation, curiosity, and a desire to learn. If you have a provide successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

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 distribution design principals from conceptual design through construction.
• Prepare construction plans, permit requirements, design sketches, cost estimates, material lists, and construction support using established CSA and client standards (i.e. HydroOne, Alectra, Hydro Ottawa, etc).
• Utilize design tools and project software such as Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, PLS-CADD, CYME, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, GIS Software (ARC, DAD, EO, DM), SAP, Passport, Maximo, DDS, or similar software.
• Apply client, industry, and regulatory standards to project designs with guidance from Senior Engineers.
• Support in client facing communication and relationship building. Lead client meetings, technical workshops, constructability and risk assessment meetings. Take ownership in developing new opportunities under the seller-doer model for Qualus.
• Participate in field reviews and travel to site to gather site information to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with team members, clients, and 3rd party stakeholders to support project progress and communication.
• Maintain organized project documentation and lead estimating, scheduling, billing, invoicing, and quality reviews.
• Produce accurate design packages, meeting project timelines, budgets, and expectations.
• Champion safety-by-design principles, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, protection & control, telecom, etc.) to ensure integrated designs
• Working within assigned budgets and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience acting as a designer on Distribution projects.
• Technology Diploma in Electrical or Structural/Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of experience with distribution systems and construction concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn.
• Experience with technical tools and project software (i.e. Distribution Design Studio, Pole Foreman, Spida-Calc, GIS Applications, material management solutions, AutoCAD, Advanced Utility Design, Bluebeam, CYME).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Enthusiasm for structured training, mentorship, and growing responsibility over time.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with Canadian utilities (e.g., Hydro One, Alectra, Hydro Ottawa, BC Hydro, etc.) is highly desirable.

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.

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