Engineer I - Substation (Engineering Boot Camp July 2027)

About the role

Power your future with Qualus as a Substation Design Engineer through Qualus University's 2027 Engineering Boot Camp. The Boot Camp is a full-time Engineer I role paired with a structured training and development program designed to accelerate your growth in the power industry. As a Boot Camp Engineer you will receive focused classroom instruction from seasoned Qualus engineers and industry experts, participate in immersive site visits, gain hands‑on substation safety and equipment training, and receive guided preparation for the FE exam to build a strong technical foundation from day one. The program offers four track options—Protection & Controls, Power System Studies, Substation Engineering, and Relay Settings—so you can grow in the direction that excites you most. The 2027 Engineering Boot Camp, powered by Qualus University, will start July 2027, and participants receive an offer to become a full‑time employee with Qualus. As a Substation Design Engineer you will work alongside Protection & Control Engineers to design physical substation layouts using applicable codes and client standards. Typical designs include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, and AC and DC power systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Substation Design Engineers, Relay Settings Engineers, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
• Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards.
• Create typical designs including general arrangements, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding studies, conduit drawings, grounding grids, lightning protection and grounding plans, AC/DC power systems, and bill of materials.
• Complete calculations such as AC/DC load, bus spans, and ampacity.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment and develop design scope and cost estimates.
• Work on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals.
• Meet project deadlines and support processes and procedures to meet those deadlines.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical skills related to electrical substation design and protection and control schematics through on‑the‑job work and formal training.
• Demonstrate substation awareness and safety consciousness.
• Show aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Possess good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead.
• Develop drawings and assist in preparing design packages using CAD/drafting skills.
• Prepare additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• Consistently follow established design standards and CAD drafting standards while assuring quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Identify process improvement ideas and communicate them through appropriate management channels.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited school with a focus on power systems.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus).
• Educational experience directly related to working with medium to high voltage electricity (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and accurately with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Strong computer skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

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.