Protection & Controls Electrical Engineer-in-Training at Qualus focusing on substation protection, control, and metering system designs. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team for utility projects.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for / 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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