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Qualus

Project Engineer - Substation

Calgary, AB, Canada
Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Jan 19, 2027
Experience: 8-15 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization designing substations
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D business as a Project Engineer - Substation. This position can be in Calgary, AB or based out of our Vancouver BC office on a hybrid schedule. This role involves the technical coordination of high voltage substation projects from conception to construction. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Leading and performing engineering coordination on 12 kV to 500 kV overhead and underground transmission and substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction
Coordinate with the electrical, civil, structural, telecom and protection & control engineer and designer teams to ensure the design and other project deliverables are progressing according to the time schedule
Support project managers and discipline leaders
Prepare construction specifications
Writing and planning project scope, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and similar documents
Managing engineering costs and maintaining schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
Review design documentation with the Owner’s Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project’s requirements
Review of vendor documents against specifications
Coordinate with procurement team for ordering material and major electrical equipment
Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors
Coordinate with the discipline leads to respond information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
Travel to site and liaising with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients
Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers
Fulfilling the duties of Professional Record for work within the field of practice when required
Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design
Working within assigned budgets and schedules

Minimum Qualifications

Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
North American power utility design experience is considered an asset
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset
8-15 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization designing substations
Experience interfacing design with other substation engineering disciplines such as structural and protection & control
Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing, and commissioning is considered an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, and ANSI / IEEE

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.

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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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate substation and transmission engineering projects from conceptual design through construction and commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, specifications, design reviews, procurement coordination, construction support, and project documentation while promoting safe practices and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Requires an electrical engineering degree and Canadian P.Eng. designation or eligibility to register with EGBC, plus 8–15 years of substation electrical design experience in a utility or EPC organization. Candidates should have experience coordinating across substation disciplines, strong communication skills, and knowledge of CSA, NESC, and ANSI/IEEE standards; field experience and a U.S. PE license are assets.

Skills

Substation Engineering
High-Voltage Transmission
Project Coordination
Electrical Engineering
Construction Planning
Commissioning
Project Management
Budget Management
Schedule Management
Technical Documentation
Procurement Coordination
Outage Planning
Construction Sequencing
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Regulatory Codes and Standards
Mentoring

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Coverage
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Retirement Savings Plans
Employer Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays

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Keywords

Substation Engineering
Transmission and Distribution
High-Voltage Projects
12 kV to 500 kV
Overhead Transmission
Underground Transmission
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Telecommunications
Protection and Control
Conceptual Design
Construction
Commissioning
Project Scope
Proposals
Estimates
Change Notices
Project Budgets
Project Schedules
Construction Specifications
Vendor Document Review
Procurement
Outage Planning
Construction Sequencing
As-Built Documentation
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
EGBC
CSA
NESC

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