Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

Qualus

$110K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 4 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; MS Degree may substitute BS degree.
  • 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a focus on protection and control engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration is mandatory.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers and technicians through all project phases from proposal to as-built.
  • Coordinate designs with various engineering disciplines to achieve consensus.
  • Create comprehensive engineering design packages for protective relaying and communication systems.
  • Develop SCADA packages, ensuring detailed input/output documentation.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff and technicians.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior engineers and management at client organizations.
  • Present technical solutions effectively to clients, addressing any immediate questions or concerns.
  • Participate in client meetings and site visits for project data collection or presentation.
  • Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes on all engineering documents.
  • Plan, prioritize, and oversee the work of your engineering team.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability support.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellness support.
  • Parental Leave for new parents.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday allowances.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Substation Protection and Control department as a Lead Protection & Control Engineer. Our team is growing, and we are seeking seasoned Protection and Control Engineers who are in or ready for leadership and have a desire to mentor up and coming engineers. If you have 7+ years of experience in major utility substations, we want to hear from you!

 

This position may be based in Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV or Boise, ID.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of protection & control engineers, engineering technicians, and drafting technicians from project proposal to project as-built stage.
  • 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.
  • Developing, nurturing and maintaining trusted relationships with senior level engineers, managers, and executives 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.
  • Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
  • Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed on all design packages.
  • Delegating, planning, prioritizing and reviewing the work of other engineers will be critical.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). Civil Engineering degrees will also be considered. An MS Degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered.
  • Seven (7) or more years of electrical engineering experience is desired, experience in protection and control engineering is required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
  • Familiar with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Must have strong analytical and computer skills.

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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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