Lead Electrical Engineer - Substation

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV
• Serve as Professional-of-Record (PoR), taking accountability for technical accuracy, quality, and compliance of design deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for substation design activities, including layouts, station service systems, and equipment selection
• Develop and approve engineering documents such as design criteria, specifications, reports, and construction packages
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients, utilities, and stakeholders, supporting business development and project execution
• Lead client meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews, including constructability and risk assessments
• Mentor, guide, and oversee engineers, EITs, and designers
• Review and approve vendor drawings and technical submissions to ensure alignment with specifications and project requirements
• Provide senior engineering support during construction, including field reviews, responding to RFIs, and resolving complex technical issues
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, protection & control, telecom, etc.) to ensure integrated designs
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high-quality standards
• Champion safety-by-design principles, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare estimates and proposals based on Request for Quotation (RFQ) requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada (registration in Newfoundland and Labrador or ability to obtain)
• 10–15 years of experience in transmission & distribution, with a strong focus on substation design
• Demonstrated experience acting as technical lead or PoR on substation projects
• Strong expertise in substation design, including layouts, grounding systems, bus design, and major equipment integration
• In-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards (Canadian Electrical Code [CSA C22.1], IEEE, IEC) and understanding of OH&S requirements
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Prominent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with sound engineering judgment

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability
• RRSP match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays

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.