Qualus

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Power Systems Engineer through our Qualus University's Winter 2027 Engineering Boot Camp! By participating in our Engineering Boot Camp, you will be considered a full-time Engineer I and paired with a structured training & development program built to accelerate your growth in the power industry. You'll dive into focused classroom instruction led by seasoned Qualus engineers and industry experts, participate in immersive site visits, and gain hands-on substation safety and equipment training. You'll also receive guided preparation for the FE exam to help you build a strong technical foundation from day one. If you're ready to build real expertise, make real impact, and start a career with long-term potential, this is your first step. Apply today and join a program designed to turn early-career engineers into industry-ready professionals.

As a Power Systems Engineer, you will work with several departments in different geographies to perform power system studies including short circuit and equipment evaluation, overcurrent coordination and protection, arc flash, load flow, motor starting, power quality, and harmonic analysis.

The Winter 2027 Engineering Boot Camp, powered by Qualus University, will be starting January 2027. As a program participant, you will receive an offer to be a full-time employee with Qualus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies for commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and generation facilities using SKM, ETAP, and/or Easypower software.
• Applies knowledge of low and medium-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, circuit breakers, panel boards, and disconnects to determine cost-effective mitigation solutions from the results and recommendations of power system studies.
• Develop study reports and communicate results and recommendations to customers.
• Perform data collection activities.
• Develop and/or implement arc flash mitigation designs.
• Interpret new construction drawing packages.
• Develop relay protective setpoints and settings files.
• Develop and/or update equipment control schematics, one-lines, three-lines, and wiring diagrams.
• Working on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals.
• Meeting all project deadlines and supporting the processes and procedures to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical skills related to the design of electrical substations and protection and control schematics for the electric utility power grid through on-the-job work and formal training.
• Successfully execute small to medium-sized projects with limited oversight.
• Self-manage assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Effectively communicate with other departments and customers to ensure activities are properly coordinated.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school (Mechanical Engineering degrees accepted for some roles) with a focus on power systems.
• Ability to travel 50-70% of the time.
• Microsoft Office product application.
• Educational experience directly related to working with medium to high voltage electricity (preferred).
• Knowledge of test equipment and tool/wiring usage.
• Must have the ability to work independently, and accurately, and have high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Strong computer skills.
• Valid Driver's license and good driving record.

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Benefits & Compensation

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.

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.

EEO

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME