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Lead Engineer - Substation Physical Design

Qualus
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Power your future with Qualus as a Lead Substation Engineer. Substation Design Engineers are responsible for designing substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards. Typical design to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.

This position may be based in Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV, Boise, ID; Raleigh, NC; or Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

  • Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.
  • Design ground grids based on applicable codes utilizing industry available software.
  • Design lightning protection and grounding plans.
  • Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations.
  • Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
  • Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.
  • Preparing 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.
  • Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed for all design packages.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in substation physical design.
  • Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities.
  • Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus).
  • Microsoft Office product application.
  • Excellent document management and organization skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have PE license

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.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

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