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Power Your Future with Qualus in our Transmission & Distribution Canada business. We are seeking a Protection & Controls Designer II to join our well-established team of engineers and designers. 

This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of utility projects, and the opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility across all stages of substation project delivery. 

You will contribute to protection, control, and metering system designs for substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting projects from early concept through construction and commissioning. This position is ideal for an engineer with several years of experience who is ready to grow technically, take ownership of design deliverables, and contribute to project execution within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

• 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 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible/in process with registration / 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 

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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.

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.

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.

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