About the role

Protection & Controls Engineer at Qualus, managing design for substation projects across Canada. Leading project execution and technical coordination for protection, control, and metering systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV)
Take ownership of project-level deliverables, ensuring quality, completeness, and alignment with client and project requirements
Serve as Project Lead on assigned projects, including:
• Developing and reviewing one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Leading the preparation of panel layouts and interconnection drawings
• Preparing and reviewing engineering documents, specifications, and construction packages
Supporting development of outage staging, inspection, and testing plans
Provide technical oversight and perform design reviews of work completed by EITs and designers
Support construction and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the field
Participate in and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections
Act as a technical point of contact for clients, supporting design reviews, constructability discussions, and project coordination
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil/structural, physical, telecom, etc.) to ensure integrated and coordinated designs
Support project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned work packages
Contribute to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and development of internal standards and best practices
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and designers

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration
Minimum 4 years of experience in utility protection, control, and metering design, preferably within transmission and distribution projects
Demonstrated experience leading design efforts and coordinating technical deliverables on projects
Experience working with BC Hydro or similar utilities is considered a strong asset
Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes, AC/DC schematics, and station design practices
Exposure to SCADA and automation systems design and implementation is considered an asset
Understanding of utility maintenance and operational practices is an asset
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, technically sound solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams
Proven ability to lead work, manage priorities, and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment
Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset