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Qualus

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1001 - 5000 employees

⚡ Energy

💰 Seed Round on 2022-03

Energy • Engineering • Consulting

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and 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.

📋 Description

• Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision • Support and gradually take ownership of key design deliverables, including: One-line diagrams and protection schematics AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams Panel layouts and interconnection diagrams Protection and control design criteria and philosophies • Prepare and review engineering documents, including specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans • Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation • Perform configuration support for protection relays and automation devices • Review vendor drawings and technical submissions to ensure alignment with project specifications and design intent • Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments • Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and participating in site visits and field reviews • Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections as required • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, electrical layout, telecom, etc.) to ensure coordinated designs • Support project delivery by managing assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints • Demonstrate initiative in taking on increasing responsibility and contributing to technical problem-solving • Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes • Travel to client sites as required during project execution

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for / working toward P.Eng. designation • 3–5 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design • Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes and AC/DC designs • Exposure to utility standards and industry codes (CSA, IEEE, IEC, Canadian Electrical Code) is an asset • Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors • Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance • Short and Long-Term Disability • 401(k) match • Flexible Spending Accounts • EAP • Parental Leave • Paid time off • Holidays