Lead Designer

Qualus•Vancouver, BC

5d•CA$80,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D business as an Electrical Designer. Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Substations. This role involves the design of low voltage and high voltage projects from conception to construction. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

Electrical Engineering Technology Degree from a recognized institute or college along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Technology Designation (C.E.T) or the ability to register as a Certified Engineering Technologist.
5-12 years of electrical design experience.
Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Experience with lighting design and associated software as Dialux or AGI32.
Experience with fire detection & protection design.
Experience with security & access control design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, NFPA, and ANSI / IEEE.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high voltage substation design will be considered an asset.
Experience with power system calculation and associated software as ETAP will be considered an asset.
Experience with MV cable sizing and associated software as CYMCAP will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Performing electrical design on 12 kV to 500 kV substation projects from the conceptual design stage through construction.
Develop AC & DC low voltage load calculations, battery bank sizing, cable sizing, cable tray sizing, lighting calculations for control building & substation switchyard, one-line & phasing diagrams, control building & switchyard plans, sections, ground grid layouts, grounding details, conduit & cable routing plans, and details.
Prepare security & access control design and for buildings including specification.
Prepare fire detection & protection design for buildings including specification.
Prepare cable schedule and wiring diagrams.
Prepare and review drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and testing plans/procedures.
Review design documentation with the Owner’s Engineer to ensure the design satisfies the project’s requirements.
Review of vendor documents against specifications.
Prepare material take-offs for all electrical equipment, as well as ordering materials through the procurement group.
Respond to information requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients.
Travel to site and consulting with internal groups, external contractors, and clients.
Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients.
Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design.
Working within assigned budgets and schedules.