Principal Engineer- Power Systems

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Qualus Corp is a leading power services firm focused on engineering and innovative solutions in energy transition.
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Employee count: 501-1000
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Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Principal Engineer - Power Systems supporting our Resource Integration Advisory group with a primary focus on performing interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand, and transmission projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform Interconnection feasibility studies for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects
- Optimize the size and location of new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects
- Prepare interconnection applications for new generation, storage, demand and transmission projects including development of power flow, dynamic and short circuit study models
- Guide generation, storage, demand and transmission interconnection applications through the full interconnection study process
- Interface with the host transmission operator throughout the interconnection study process and review and scrutinize their interconnection study reports
- Perform general power system studies.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
- 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in the power industry
- Experience with EMT Modeling using PSCAD for protection, control interaction, or IBR-focused studies
- Intimate knowledge of the PSSE and/or PSLF power systems analysis tools and their associated models and utilities
- Knowledge of transmission systems in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and/or WECC
- Extensive experience with power system studies
- Experience with resource interconnection studies in Eastern Interconnection, ERCOT and/or WECC

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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Nov 16, 2026
Posted on
Sep 17, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Senior

Education
Bachelor degree

Experience

12 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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Job categories
Engineering and Advisory Power Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Interconnection Studies Grid Engineering Principal Power Systems Engineer Principal Electrical Systems Engineer Senior Power Systems Engineer Power Systems Engineer Principal Electrical Engineer Principal Electrical Engineering Power System Engineer Power Systems Architect Power Systems Engineering Jobs Principal Engineer

Skills
PSCAD PSS®E PSLF EMT Modeling Power Systems Analysis Interconnection Studies Protection Studies Control Interaction Studies Power Systems Eastern Interconnection ERCOT WECC Electrical Engineering

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Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and 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 nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering and technical solutions for the entire power industry.

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Nov 16, 2026
Posted on
Sep 17, 2026
Job type
Full Time
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Senior

Education
Bachelor degree

Experience

12 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements
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United States

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Company size

501-1000 employees

Markets
Power Services Energy Transition Grid Modernization Renewable Energy Energy Storage Utilities Engineering Services Digital Solutions Program Management Secure Data Exchange

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