Lead Engineer – Electrical

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Location

Michigan

Posted

3 days ago

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0

Seniority

Senior

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Job Description

Lead Engineer – Electrical

Qualus

• Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as a Lead Engineer - Electrical. • The Lead Engineer role is responsible for delivering medium and low voltage electrical design solutions for outdoor and unit substations, power transformers, protection and control schemes, and related EPC projects in both brownfield and greenfield environments. • This position develops equipment specifications, reviews field data, and performs system studies including coordination, short circuit, and arc flash analysis. • The Lead Engineer collaborates with CAD staff to produce and update electrical drawings, and provides technical recommendations based on power monitoring data. • Acting as a Qualus representative, this role supports sales during customer site walks and leads cross-functional interactions to ensure optimal project outcomes. • Additional responsibilities include resource planning, project kickoff participation, adherence to safety standards, accurate documentation for invoicing, and coordination with suppliers to meet material and equipment requirements.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related from an ABET accredited institution, preferred with a focus on power systems.
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) License required.
  • 10+ 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.
  • 5+ years of AutoCAD experience.
  • 5+ years using power systems modeling software such as ETAP, SKM, and/or EasyPower.
  • 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

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

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