Engineer I - Electrical Protection & Control

Position Overview

Power your Future with Qualus as an Protection & Control Engineer I. Protection & Control Engineers are responsible for designing protection and control systems for a variety of power system applications utilizing applicable codes, industry recognized standards, and client standards (where available). Typical protection and control designs may include, but are not limited to, system one-line diagrams, system three-line diagrams, relay panel elevation and detail diagrams, AC schematic diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment elementary and wiring diagrams, bills of material, and equipment specifications. 

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control systems for transmission, generation, distribution, renewable, and/or industrial applications utilizing applicable codes, industry recognized standards, and client standards (where available).  

• Prepare conceptual electrical control enclosure designs/layouts, panel elevations diagrams, protection one-line diagrams, communication system one-line diagrams, and preliminary bills of material.  

• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates. 

• Develop protection and/or communication system one-line diagrams. 

• Develop three-line diagrams in coordination with substation engineering team members. 

• Develop panel elevation and detail diagrams. 

• Develop AC and DC schematic diagrams. 

• Develop equipment/panel wiring diagrams. 

• Develop logic files and/or setting files for intelligent electronic devices, e.g. relays, SCADA RTUs, HMIs, etc. 

• Develop drawings needed to document control system and/or communication system implementation. 

• Prepare calculations which may include, but are not limited to, battery and charger sizing calculations, relay setting calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fill calculations, and AC load calculations. 

• Prepare additional support documentation, as needed, to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed. 

• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data. 

• Ensure the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages/deliverables. 

• Provide testing and construction support during project implementation. Support is typically provided off-site, but on-site support may be required on a case-by-case basis. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BS Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in protection & control design or experience directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities. 
• Specialized Knowledge, Certifications and Licenses: Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is preferred. FE/EIT certification is recommended. 

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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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