Engineer III - Protection & Control

Qualus

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) focused on power systems or equivalent international degree.
  • 3+ years experience in utility substation Protection & Control (P&C) engineering design packages.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License; desire to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) License.
  • Experience with AC/DC diagrams and control systems designs.
  • Physical design experience in addition to P&C is advantageous.
  • Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design efforts across Substation Physical Engineering and Relay Settings.
  • Develop complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems.
  • Create SCADA packages and detailed input/output lists.
  • Provide training and technical guidance to junior staff and drafters.
  • Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Present technical solutions clearly to clients and address their concerns effectively.
  • Participate in client meetings and site visits to gather and share engineering data.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off and Holidays
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Substation Protection and Control department as a Protection & Control Engineer. As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of utility substation Protection & Control (P&C) engineering design packages that include drawings such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC Elementary diagrams, circuit schedules, logic diagrams, operating diagrams, and more.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
  • Development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC schematics, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, control house layouts, wiring/connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
  • Development of SCADA packages, including input / output list (Point Data Sheet)
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
  • Maintaining trusted relationships with current or prospective clients.
  • Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers; respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner.
  • Participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
  • Performs assignments independently with instruction as to the general results expected and with guidance from Manager of Engineering and/or Lead Engineer on unusual or complex projects.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer (BSEE) with a power systems focus. An MS Degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered.
  • 3+ years of experience with developing complete utility substation P&C engineering design packages, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License, and desire to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Physical design experience in addition to Protection & Control (P&C) experience is a plus !
  • Desire for continuing education and licenses

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus 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.

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