Job Description

Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as an Engineer in Training - Transmission Line. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, Transmission Lines, this position will be based in either our Vancouver BC or Calgary AB office. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering projects by performing engineering calculations, developing detailed plan and profile design drawings, modeling using the highly specialized, custom-purpose software: PLS-CADD.
• Assist senior engineers by performing electrical studies that include EMF, Audible Noise, Radio Interference, Grounding, Step & Touch Potentials, AC Interference of pipelines and railways, Conductor Ampacity, Corona, Line Impedance Parameters, Fault calculations, using CDEGS and MATHCAD.
• Preparing technical engineering reports and memos.
• Designing structures for high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Design work of overhead transmission lines.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of designs and calculations.
• Undertaking in-depth analysis/studies of problems and identifying solutions.
• Traveling and visiting project sites as per project requirements.
• Assist senior engineers with developing and implementing specifications, standards, templates, and engineering tools.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university and/or eligibility for registration with EGBC or APEGA.
• Good communication, adaptability, teamwork and multi-tasking skills.
• Take initiative in learning and researching new topics and materials.
• 1 plus year of transmission line engineering experience is an asset.
• Experience with PLS–CADD/PLS-POLE is an asset.
• Knowledge of electrical aspects of power transmission system.
• Prior experience with CDEGS, academic background on EMF and AC Interference are an asset.
• Knowledge of transmission line materials (structures, conductors/OHSW, OPGW/ADSS, insulators, hardware accessories and fittings) is an asset.

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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 expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

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.