Designer 1 - Protection & Control (P&C)

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Designer I - Protection & Control (P&C). The Designer I supports engineering and design teams in the development of protection and control systems for electrical substations. Working under limited supervision, this role is responsible for preparing design deliverables, developing drawing packages, and applying established engineering standards to support new and existing substation projects. The ideal candidate combines strong drafting capabilities with technical design knowledge and collaborates closely with engineers to develop accurate, constructible designs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop protection and control design deliverables, including but not limited to:
  • General Arrangement and Control House Layout Drawings
  • Protection and Control Schematics
  • AC/DC Elementary Diagrams
  • One-Line and Three-Line Diagrams
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Relay Panel Arrangements
  • SCADA and Communication Drawings
  • Bill of Materials
• Provide production CAD support by developing, implementing, and enforcing CAD standards while supplying technical support for all CAD-related software.
• Prepare clean, complete, and accurate design documents and working drawings (including details) from rough or detailed specifications, sketches, and engineering markups.
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, sections, and details using AutoCAD.
• Apply company, client, and industry standards to develop complete design packages for substation protection and control systems.
• Assist in the design and layout of protection and control equipment, relay panels, communication systems, and associated wiring.
• Develop new drawings from engineering markups, sketches, calculations, standards, and vendor information.
• Work closely with engineers and senior designers to support project design, drawing development, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate design efforts with Physical, Civil, Structural, Telecommunications, and other engineering disciplines.
• Research equipment specifications, manufacturer data, and applicable industry standards to support project execution.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of all deliverables and participate in quality control reviews.
• Complete assignments within established schedules and budgets.
• Support the development and maintenance of drafting standards, design procedures, and technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Drafting & Design Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1+ years of experience in substation design, protection and control design, electrical drafting, or a related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar CAD/design software.
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems and substation protection and control principles.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Familiarity with industry standards and practices related to utility, transmission, or distribution substations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative project environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, or industrial substation projects.
• Familiarity with protective relaying concepts, SCADA systems, and communication networks.
• Experience developing protection and control drawing packages for utility clients.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility design standards.
• Exposure to protection and control panel design, relay replacement projects, or substation modernization programs.

Benefits & Compensation


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.

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