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Qualus

Power services firm for grid modernization

Electrical Engineer 3

Full-TimeDeadline 8/12/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Calgary, AB, Canada
In Person
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university is required.
  • Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligibility for or progress toward the Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), is required.
  • Two to five years of relevant experience in transmission and distribution or substation design is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in substation design, including layouts, grounding, and bus design, is required.
  • Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and occupational health and safety (OH&S) standards, is required.
  • Working knowledge of engineering tools such as AutoCAD, CYMCAP, CDEGS, WINIGS, and ETAP, or similar tools, and experience applying them in project settings, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to develop practical, technically sound solutions.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • The candidate must have written and verbal communication skills sufficient to interface effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
  • The candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Perform and coordinate the design of electrical substations from 12 kV to 500 kV, including layouts and station service systems, with limited supervision.
  • Lead the preparation and review of one-line and phasing diagrams, substation layouts and sections, equipment arrangements, grounding and grid layouts and details, and conduit and cable routing plans.
  • Perform and independently check engineering calculations, studies, and analyses, including grounding studies, lightning protection, switchyard illumination, and rigid and flexible bus studies.
  • Take ownership of assigned design packages and ensure their quality, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Prepare and review design criteria, technical specifications, reports, and drawing lists.
  • Review vendor drawings and technical submissions for compliance with project specifications and design intent.
  • Provide engineering support during construction by responding to requests for information, issuing technical clarifications, and participating in field reviews.
  • Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and constructability assessments.
  • Collaborate with civil and structural, protection and control, and telecommunications teams to ensure integrated and coordinated designs.
  • Manage assigned project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior EITs and designers by reviewing their work and sharing technical knowledge.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
  • Integrate applicable safety standards, codes, and best practices into all designs.
Desired Qualifications
  • BC Hydro or utility project experience is an asset.

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, Ohio

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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