Designer III

Qualus

Protection and Controls Designer III designing 12–500 kV substation systems for Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm. Supporting engineering documents, commissioning, testing, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$122,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and coordination of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeProtection And Control DesignSubstation Design ExperienceAutoCAD ProficiencyAnalytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Protection SchematicsOne-Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsWiring DiagramsPanel LayoutsInterconnection DiagramsConstruction PackagesTest PlansConfiguration Support For Protection RelaysFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal CommunicationExcellent Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADProtection And Controls ToolsRelay Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringEngineer-In-Training (EIT) Registration

Industry Keywords

Power SystemsTransmission And DistributionUtility StandardsCSAIEEEIECCanadian Electrical Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision
Take ownership of key design deliverables, including one-line diagrams, protection schematics, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection diagrams
Develop protection and control design criteria and philosophies
Prepare and review specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans
Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation
Provide configuration support for protection relays and automation devices
Review vendor drawings and technical submissions
Participate in design reviews, Safety by Design sessions, and constructability assessments
Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning, including responding to RFIs and participating in site visits and field reviews
Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and inspections as required
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated designs
Manage assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible/in process with registration / working toward P.Eng. designation
4–6 years of relevant experience in power systems, transmission & distribution, or substation design
Familiarity with substation protection and control systems, including relaying schemes and AC/DC designs
Exposure to utility standards and industry codes (CSA, IEEE, IEC, Canadian Electrical Code) is an asset
Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with protection and controls tools or relay software is an asset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and vendors
Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays