Senior Engineer - Protection and Control

Qualus

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus; MS degree may substitute for BS.
  • 7+ years of electrical engineering experience with a requirement in protection and control engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or intent to obtain is necessary; state registration preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record are mandatory.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with various engineering teams to ensure design alignment.
  • Develop comprehensive engineering design packages for relay and communication systems.
  • Create SCADA packages, including point data sheets.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff and technicians.
  • Establish and maintain trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Present technical solutions confidently to customers and address concerns effectively.
  • Lead client meetings and site visits to gather or relay engineering information.
  • Ensure adherence to the company's QA/QC standards for all design outputs.
  • Delegate and prioritize tasks among engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Parental Leave policies.
  • Paid time off and observed holidays.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Substation Protection and Control department as a Senior Protection & Control Engineer. Our team is growing, and we are seeking seasoned Protection and Control Engineers. If you have 7+ years of experience in major utility substations, we want to hear from you! 

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.
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (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.
  • Seven or more years of electrical engineering experience is desired, experience in protection and control engineering is required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or plan to become registered is required. Professional Engineering registration in the working state a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
  • 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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