Engineer I - Substation (Engineering Boot Camp 2025)

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Substation Design Engineer through our Engineering Boot Camp! Are you looking for a Company that will provide you with intensive training to propel your career? Do you want to make a real impact and produce excellence in the power industry? If so, we have the program for you! Qualus University's Engineering Boot Camp Program is a full-time, entry-level program designed to jumpstart your career with Qualus. Our program includes intensive classroom training taught by internal and industry experts, site visits with hands-on substation safety & equipment training, and FE prep exam training. Take the first step toward an exciting career in the power industry. Apply today and join a program that will set you up for success with unmatched training and real-world experience!

As a Substation Design Engineer, you will work alongside Protection & Control Engineers to design physical substation layouts utilizing applicable codes and client standards.  Typical designs to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, and AC and DC power systems.

The 2025 Engineering Boot Camp, powered by Qualus University, will be starting on July 7, 2025. As a program participant, you will receive an offer to be a full-time employee with Qualus.

Program participants will be required to travel as part of the training. Full-time roles are available for the following locations:

• Chattanooga, TN – Relay Settings Engineer
• Chattanooga, TN – Substation Design Engineer
• Chattanooga, TN – Protection & Control Engineer
• Trussville, AL – Protection & Control Engineer
• Trussville, AL – Power Systems Engineer
• Westborough, MA – Protection & Control Engineer
• Westborough, MA – Substation Design Engineer
• Fort Worth, TX – Protection & Control Engineer
• Fort Worth, TX – Substation Design Engineer
• Raleigh, NC – Protection & Control Engineer
• Raleigh, NC – Substation Design Engineer
• Lake Mary, FL – Protection & Control Engineer
• Lake Mary, FL – Substation Design Engineer
• El Dorado, KS – Substation Design Engineer
• Louisville, KY – Power Systems Engineer
• Ridgeland, MS – Power Systems Engineer
• Ridgeland, MS – Protection & Control Engineer
• Ridgeland, MS – Substation Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Substation Design Engineers, Relay Settings Engineers, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
• Design Substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards. Typical design to include general arrangements, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding studies, conduit drawings, grounding grids, lightning protection and grounding plans, AC/DC power systems, and bill of materials.
• Complete calculations such as AC/DC load, bus spans, and ampacity.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
• Working on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals.
• Meeting all project deadlines and supporting the processes and procedures to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining up-to-date technical skills related to the design of electrical substations and protection and control schematics for the electric utility power grid through on-the-job work and formal training.
• Substation awareness and Safety consciousness.
• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
• Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead.
• Develop drawings and assist in the preparation of design packages using CAD/drafting skills.
• Preparing additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• Consistently following established design standards and CAD drafting standards while assuring quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Identifying process improvement ideas and commuting ideas through appropriate management channels.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school (Mechanical Engineering degrees accepted for some roles) with a focus on power systems.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Microsoft Office product application.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Educational experience directly related to working with [medium to high voltage] electricity (preferred).
• Must have the ability to work independently, and accurately, and have high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
• Strong computer skills.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, 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 industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,200 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.