Engineer I - Substation

Qualus•Natick, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus as a Substation Engineer. You'll gain hands-on experience designing the infrastructure that powers communities and supports the electric grid. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical mentors, you'll assist in developing substation design packages, perform engineering calculations, and contribute to projects from concept through construction. You'll build your technical expertise while learning industry standards, engineering best practices, and utility design principles in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career engineer who is eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in the power industry.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited institution.
Basic knowledge of power system engineering principles and a strong desire to develop expertise in substation design.
Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire is required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, with the ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, academic project, or coursework related to electric utility, power systems, substations, transmission, distribution, or generation is preferred.
Experience in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.
Design ground grids based on applicable codes utilizing industry available software.
Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations.
Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.
Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are been follow on all design packages.