About the role

Lead high-voltage transmission and substation engineering projects for Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm. Coordinate design, construction, commissioning, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform engineering coordination on 12 kV to 500 kV overhead and underground transmission and substation projects from conceptual design through construction
Coordinate electrical, civil, structural, telecom, and protection & control engineering and design teams
Support project managers and discipline leaders
Prepare construction specifications
Write and plan project scopes, proposals, estimates, change notices, budgets, and similar documents
Manage engineering costs and maintain schedules by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
Review design documentation with the Owner’s Engineer
Review vendor documents against specifications
Coordinate with procurement for ordering materials and major electrical equipment
Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors
Respond to construction-site information requests and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and client data returns
Travel to site and liaise with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
Maintain relationships with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
Lead projects through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers
Fulfill Professional Record duties when required
Integrate current safe practices and methods into designs
Work within assigned budgets and schedules

Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university
Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
8-15 years of substation electrical experience in a Transmission & Distribution Utility or EPC organization designing substations
North American power utility design experience is considered an asset
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset
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