Lead Engineer - Substation

Qualus - Westborough, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Westborough, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Lead Substation Engineer at Qualus is responsible for leading design teams in the creation of substation designs that adhere to applicable codes and client standards. This role involves a variety of design tasks including general arrangements, equipment layouts, and power systems, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the design process.

Responsibilities

• Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards.
• Design ground grids based on applicable codes utilizing industry available software.
• Design lightning protection and grounding plans.
• Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment.
• Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.
• Prepare additional support documentation for procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• 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 being followed on all design packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE required.
• Experienced in substation physical design.
• Experience working with electricity, preferably in utilities.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent document management and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.