Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation
Qualus
**Position Overview**
**Power Your Future with Qualus** in our T&D business as a Substation Lead Engineer. This position is hybrid and based out of Vancouver BC. This role involves the design and execution of high-voltage substation projects from conception to construction. The Senior Engineer, Substations will lead engineering design efforts, coordinate with multiple disciplines, oversee procurement and construction activities, and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety practices.
**Responsibilities**
+ Leading and performing engineering design on 12 kV to 500 kV overhead and underground transmission and substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction
+ Develop one-line & phasing diagrams, layout plans, sections, ground grid layouts, grounding details, conduit & cable routing plans, and details
+ Prepare and review drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and testing plans/procedures
+ Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and similar documents
+ Managing engineering costs and maintaining schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
+ Review design documentation with the Owner’s Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project’s requirements
+ Review of vendor documents against specifications
+ Prepare material take-offs for all electrical equipment, as well as ordering materials through the procurement group
+ Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors
+ Respond to information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
+ Travel to site and liaising with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
+ Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients
+ Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers
+ Fulfilling the duties of Professional Record for work within the field of practice
+ Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design
+ Working within assigned budgets and schedules.
**Qualifications**
+ Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
+ 8-12 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization
+ Experience interfacing with other substation engineering disciplines such as structural and protection & control
+ Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, and ANSI/IEEE
+ Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing, and commissioning is an asset
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired qualifications
+ Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset
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**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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
**EEO**
At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.
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**Job Locations** _CA-BC-Vancouver_
**ID** _2025-4570_
**Category** _Engineering & Advisory_
**Position Type** _Regular Full Time_
**Salary Range** _$120,000.00 - $155,000.00/ per year. (CAD)_
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