Senior Engineer - Electrical

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will own electrical design deliverables from scoping through issued-for-construction (IFC) packages, ensuring work is completed to company standards, applicable codes, and client requirements. Success in the first 6–12 months looks like independently executing medium- and low-voltage power system and protection & control (P&C) design tasks, completing required power system studies (arc flash, short circuit, load flow, grounding, and lightning protection), and delivering clear, constructible drawing and study packages on schedule. You will also provide sales-support engineering as needed—participating in site walks, helping define scope, and contributing technical input for proposals.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium- and low-voltage electrical design for outdoor substations, unit substations, power transformers, protection and control schemes, power monitoring, and breaker/relay replacements on brownfield and greenfield EPC projects.

• Specification development for medium and low voltage electrical equipment.

• Works with CAD staff to develop and/or update client electrical drawings including onelines, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

• Reviews field data andperformscoordination, short circuit, and arc flash studies.

• Reviews power monitoring data to provide customer recommendations.

• Act as a representative of Qualus to support sales in customer site walks.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and other locations to develop optimal solutions and ensure work is properly aligned and executed.

• Remains current on all safety and technical training.

• Adheres to all company, industry and client safety protocols and standards.

• Assesses project specific resource needs and coordinates assignments with project manager.

• Communicates core technical job requirements.

• Supports immediate supervisor on planning and organizing workload to ensure the most effective return on assets.

• Coordinates proper project hand-off between sales and operations/engineering.

• Participates in project kickoff meetings to discuss work scope, project specifications, budgets, schedules, and safety requirements with project team.

• Ensure timely, accurateinvoicingby submitting required documentation (e.g., weekly timekeeping,changeorder documentation, test reports, and other deliverable-related paperwork) on time.

• Consults and coordinates as necessary to utilize suppliers with the capabilities to meet material and equipment needs.

• Up to 30% travel may be required for training and visiting customer job sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or closely related) from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• 5+ years of design engineering experience on primary power distribution, P&C schemes, and/or electrical equipment.

• Experience developing relay protective setpoints and settings files.

• Working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, ANSI C57, ANSI C37, and NESC, and other applicable codes and standards in the design of substations and industrial power distribution.

• 2+ years of AutoCAD experience.

• 3+ years using power system modeling software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, and/orEasyPower).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.

• Ability to work independently, accurately, and with a high attention to detail.

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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Job Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

ID 2026-5835

Category Engineering & Advisory

Position Type Regular Full Time

Remote: Yes