Qualus
Qualus
Qualus is a power services firm focused on helping organizations navigate the energy transition and modernize critical infrastructure. Its work spans grid modernization, resilience, security, and sustainability, combining advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus supports utilities, commercial and industrial organizations, data centers, government clients, renewable energy and energy storage developers, and other participants in the power sector. The company also develops software and technology-enabled services for challenges including distributed resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange.

Engineer-in-Training, Protection and Control – Qualus, Vancouver Onsite

Electrical Engineer-in-Training supporting the design of substation protection, control, and metering systems for Qualus in Vancouver. Contributes to utility projects across design, construction, and commissioning.

Description

  • Support senior engineers with protection, control, and metering design for 12 kV to 500 kV electrical substations
  • Create and review one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection diagrams
  • Develop protection and control design criteria and engineering philosophies
  • Prepare and review technical specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans
  • Assist with outage sequencing plans and commissioning records
  • Help configure protection relays and automation equipment
  • Evaluate vendor drawings and technical submissions against project specifications and design intent
  • Take part in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, constructability reviews, factory acceptance testing, and inspections
  • Provide engineering assistance during construction and commissioning, including RFI responses, site visits, and field reviews
  • Coordinate with civil and structural, electrical layout, and telecommunications disciplines
  • Deliver assigned project tasks within defined scope, schedule, and budget requirements
  • Keep project records accurate while supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
  • Registered or eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training with EGBC
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission and distribution, or substation design; co-op and internship experience are considered an asset
  • Basic familiarity with substation protection and control systems is an asset
  • Exposure to utility standards and codes such as CSA, IEEE, IEC, and the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with protection and control tools or relay software is an asset
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed during project delivery

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Retirement savings plans, including employer matching where applicable
  • Flexible spending and/or health spending accounts
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Company holidays

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