Position OverviewPower Your Future with Qualusin our T&D Canada business as a Senior Substation Engineer - Mechanical. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office. If you have a successful track record in heavy industry and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced workplace, this is the opportunity for you.ResponsibilitiesServe as the Mechanical Discipline Lead and Professional of Record for substation projectsPreparation and review of mechanical design drawings including:Site layout showing equipment, buildings, diesel gen sets, and fire protection informationControl and/or other building floor plans and sections showing mechanical equipment including HVAC, plumbing, air/gas piping, gas and fire protection systemsPlumbing schematicsHVAC and fire protection controls block diagramDiesel Generator building drawings: plan view, elevation views, fire protection and fire suppression system drawings, major equipment drawings (genset and fuel tank)Facility and equipment plans, elevations and sectionsMechanical equipment mounting details including seismic bracing and supportsPreparation and review of detailed design documents and calculations including:Design Basis and Standards: Includes design methodology, scope of work, major assumptions (e.G., fire protection requirements and associated risks), applicable provincial, national, and international standards, environmental considerations, site information, and reference documents.Equipment and Specifications including the equipment list (including special considerations), mechanical technical specifications, and design calculations supporting equipment selection.Diesel Genset Sizing and Fire Separation design encompassing the diesel genset sizing report (including diesel storage requirements) and heat flux calculations for building fire separation distances.Testing and Acceptance including equipment acceptance procedures and test protocols.Field Review and Documentation including field review plans and reports.Review of vendor documents against specificationsLead projects from conception through construction and commissioning,



including mentoring junior engineers and designersCoordinate and oversee the development of resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for the project discipline team.Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractorsRespond to requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clientsTravel to site and liaise with internal groups, external contractors, and clientsEnhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clientsEnsuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the designLiaise and work with other engineering disciplines: Civil, Structural, Architectural, Electrical etc.QualificationsUndergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC5 - 10 years of mechanical engineering experience.Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including (NBC-AB Edition, NECB, ASHRAE, NFPA, API, SMACNA etc.)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAuthorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship is requiredPreferred Qualifications:Experience with mechanical design for utility substations, especially projects for BC Hydro is considered an asset.Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset#LI-MG1Benefits & CompensationQualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays,



for those who qualify.The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.Company OverviewQualus 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.EEOAt 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. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email [email protected] Referral Submit ReferralJob LocationsCA-BC-VancouverID2026-5020CategoryEngineering & AdvisoryPosition TypeRegular Full TimeRemote:NoSalary Range$110,000.00/Yr - $145,000/Yr.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Engineer (Mechanical) - $110,000 - $145,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Qualus
📍 Winnipeg