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Engineer I - Substation Design Engineer

Qualus
Full-time
On-site
**Overview:**
Join Qualus University's Engineering Boot Camp Program, a full-time, entry-level program designed to jumpstart your career with Qualus. As a Substation Design Engineer, you will work alongside Protection & Control Engineers to design physical substation layouts utilizing applicable codes and client standards. **Responsibilities:**
• Coordinate with Substation Design Engineers, Relay Settings Engineers, and other groups to ensure design concurrence
• Design Substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards
• 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
• Work on project teams supporting all quality and project management goals
• Meet all project deadlines and support the processes and procedures to meet deadlines
• Maintain 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
• Prepare additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed
• Consistently follow established design standards and CAD drafting standards while assuring quality, accuracy, and completeness
• *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 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
• *Benefits:**
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays, for those who qualify