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Senior Engineer - Civil Site

@ Qualus

Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB

RemoteFull-time12+ years experience
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Overview

Qualus is hiring a Senior Engineer - Civil Site in its T&D Canada business, based in Vancouver, BC or Calgary, AB, reporting to the Director of Engineering. The role provides civil design, QA/QC review and project coordination for utility substation sites, including grading, drainage, stormwater, access roads and oil containment. It requires a Canadian P.Eng. designation or EGBC registration eligibility and 12+ years of civil design experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide civil design and QA/QC review for substation sites
  • Prepare design reports, drawings and specifications
  • Review vendor and contractor documents against standards
  • Coordinate project scope, schedule and budget
  • Mentor less experienced engineers

Requirements summary:

  • Civil engineering degree and P.Eng. or EGBC eligibility
  • 12+ years of civil design experience
  • Substation civil design experience
  • Knowledge of Canadian codes and standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

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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
2026-10-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-10-24

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience12+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng.
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyCivil Engineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan

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Qualus

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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
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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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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 Canada business as a Senior Engineer - Civil Site. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office or our Calgary, AB office. If you have a successful track record in heavy industry and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide civil engineering design, technical support and quality assurance/quality control review including calculations, design, and design drawing reviews from conceptual level to detailed design for substation facilities, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, earthworks, access roads, oil containment systems, fencing, gates, retaining walls, and other site civil infrastructure
  • Perform civil engineering analyses and design using software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS applications, and hydraulic/drainage modeling tools
  • Preparation and review of detailed design documents including design basis memoranda, design reports, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management reports, construction specifications, field review plans and reports
  • Review vendor and contractor documents against project specifications and applicable standards
  • Respond to requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients
  • Coordinate and oversee the development of project resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for a civil discipline project team
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners; present information and respond to questions from individual or groups of clients
  • Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
  • Mentor and develop less experienced engineering team members
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Civil Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
  • 12+ years of civil engineering design experience
  • Experience with civil engineering design for utility substations, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, earthworks, oil containment systems, fencing, and access roads
  • Expertise in applicable Canadian codes and standards, including Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, municipal servicing requirements, environmental regulations, and industry standards applicable to utility infrastructure projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, RRSP Match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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.

EEO Statement

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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