Engineer 2 - Electrical

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as an Engineer II.

In this role, you will execute electrical engineering and power system projects of low to medium complexity with limited oversight, from field-data review and engineering analysis through design and final deliverables. You will independently perform routine medium- and low-voltage power system design, protection and control (P&C) engineering, and power system studies, while seeking guidance from more experienced engineers for complex or nonstandard technical issues. You will coordinate with project teams to ensure work meets Qualus standards, applicable codes, client requirements, project budgets, and schedules.

Success in this role requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, initiative, and a willingness to learn. You will collaborate with project managers, designers, engineers, field personnel, and clients, gradually taking responsibility for increasingly complex assignments as your technical judgment and project experience develop.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined portions of power system studies, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, load-flow, grounding, and related analyses, with guidance and technical review.
• Support medium- and low-voltage electrical design for brownfield and greenfield projects, including outdoor substations, unit substations, power transformers, protection and control systems, power monitoring systems, and breaker and relay replacements.
• Assist in developing technical specifications and equipment requirements for medium- and low-voltage electrical equipment.
• Prepare and revise electrical drawings in coordination with CAD/design staff, including one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and related design documentation.
• Review, organize, and interpret field data to support engineering analysis, design development, and project execution; identify missing or inconsistent information for follow-up.
• Assist with the development and checking of protective relay setpoints, settings, and associated documentation under the direction of an experienced engineer.
• Analyze power monitoring data using established methods and help develop technically sound findings and recommendations.
• Perform detailed self-checks and participate in engineering reviews to help ensure deliverables are accurate, coordinated, constructible, and compliant with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and client requirements.
• Participate in customer meetings, site walks, project kickoffs, and other client-facing activities with project leadership; clearly communicate assigned technical information and document follow-up items.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, field personnel, and other Qualus teams to clarify assigned requirements and complete work efficiently.
• Track progress on assigned tasks and promptly communicate schedule, scope, data-quality, or technical concerns to the project manager or responsible engineer.
• Participate in project kickoff and coordination meetings to understand project scope, specifications, budget, schedule, deliverables, and safety requirements.
• Recognize potential changes in scope or field conditions and elevate them promptly to the project manager or responsible engineer.
• Assist with technical coordination with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to confirm materials and equipment meet project requirements.
• Maintain required safety and technical training and comply with Qualus, client, and industry safety requirements.
• Complete required project documentation, including timekeeping, field notes, calculations, technical reports, and other deliverable-related records, accurately and on time.
• Travel to customer facilities and project sites as required, up to approximately 50%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited institution
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience involving primary power distribution, protection and control, electrical equipment, and/or industrial power systems.
• 1+ year of experience with power system modeling and analysis software such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, and/or EasyPower.
• Foundational experience with protective relays, including the ability to interpret settings, coordination requirements, and manufacturer documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC/NFPA 70, ANSI C57, ANSI C37, and NESC.
• Experience applying electrical engineering principles and codes to substation and/or industrial power distribution assignments under technical supervision.

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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