Position Overview Power Your Future with Qualus in our Transmission & Distribution Canada business. We are seeking aProtection & Controls Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) IIto join our well-established team of engineers and designers.

This role offers long-term workload stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of utility projects, and the opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility across all stages of substation project delivery.

You will contribute to protection, control, and metering system designs for substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, supporting projects from early concept through construction and commissioning. This position is ideal for an engineer with several years of experience who is ready to grow technically, take ownership of design deliverables, and contribute to project execution within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate the design of protection, control, and metering systems for electrical substations (12 kV to 500 kV) with limited supervision

Support and gradually take ownership of key design deliverables, including:

One-line diagrams and protection schematics

AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams

Panel layouts and interconnection diagrams

Protection and control design criteria and philosophies

Prepare and review engineering documents, including specifications, reports, construction packages, and test plans

Assist in developing outage staging plans and commissioning documentation

Perform configuration support for protection relays and automation devices

Review vendor drawings and technical submissions to ensure alignment with project specifications and design intent

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 (civil/structural, electrical layout, telecom, etc.) to ensure coordinated designs

Support project delivery by managing assigned tasks within scope, schedule, and budget constraints

Demonstrate initiative in taking on increasing responsibility and contributing to technical problem-solving

Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes

Travel to client sites as required during project execution

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineeringfrom a recognized university

Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for / working toward P.Eng. designation

2–5 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

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

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

Robust 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 & Compensation

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

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.

EEO Statement 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.

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📌 Substation Protection & Control - Engineer-in-Training II (Winnipeg)
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