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Electrical Designer

@ Qualus

Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Qualus is hiring an Electrical Designer for its T&D business in Calgary or Vancouver, reporting to the Engineering Manager - Substations. The role designs low and high voltage substation projects from concept through construction, with 5-12 years of electrical design experience required. Full-time; base salary and benefits are described in the posting, but no pay range is given.

Responsibilities:

  • Electrical design of 12 kV to 500 kV substation projects
  • Load, cable, lighting and grounding calculations and drawings
  • Security, access control and fire detection design
  • Material take-offs and procurement support
  • Client, contractor and Owner's Engineer coordination

Requirements summary:

  • Electrical Engineering Technology degree and CET designation or eligibility
  • 5-12 years of electrical design experience
  • AutoCAD and MicroStation experience
  • Lighting, fire detection and security design experience
  • Knowledge of CSA, NESC, NFPA and ANSI/IEEE standards

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offParental leave
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-02-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCertified Engineering Technologist
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering Technology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Full company description

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power infrastructure challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,900 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Caution to Job Seekers: Legitimate employers will not request payment or sensitive personal information upfront, such as your social security number. Always verify the job opportunity through official channels.

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People associated on LinkedIn
1,576
Reported office locations
  • USA, US
  • Toronto, CA
Business categories
  • Training
  • Energy
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Project Management
  • Power Grid
Other recorded names
  • Qualus
Specialties
  • Relay Protection & Control
  • Transmission Planning
  • Substation Engineering
  • Relay Settings
  • Testing & Commissioning
  • Generation Interconnect
  • Field Services
  • Planning & System Studies
  • Power Systems Training
  • Turnkey Project Management
  • Switchgear Repair
  • Remanufacture
  • High Voltage Substation and Power Plant Equipment Maintenance and Testing
  • Transformer Rectifier Testing
  • Grid Integration
  • Construction Management
  • Outage Management
  • Distributed Energy Resource Management
  • Emergency Management Systems
  • and Advisory
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Reported total investment
0

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Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique…

FieldValue
IndustryEngineering Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersUSA
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesRelay Protection & ControlTransmission PlanningSubstation EngineeringRelay SettingsTesting & CommissioningGeneration InterconnectField ServicesPlanning & System StudiesPower Systems TrainingTurnkey Project Management
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Job description

Position Overview

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D business as an Electrical Designer. Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Substations, this position is located in our Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC offices. 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including CSA, NESC, NFPA, and ANSI / IEEE.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 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 (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

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