Senior System Protection Engineer - Transmission Line

Qualus

• $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Nevada, US
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree from an accredited college/university with 8 years of industry experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or 10 years of experience without a PE license.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electric utility system protection principles.
  • Familiarity with protection philosophies employed across the company.
  • Proficient in technical analyses using computer modeling techniques.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Complete relay coordination analyses and determine settings for substation projects.
  • Lead the development of company system protection philosophy and design protection and control schemes.
  • Perform studies and prepare reports for executive management and customers.
  • Apply technical expertise to develop solutions for complex protection problems.
  • Ensure quality control and customer service on projects by coordinating with construction teams.
  • Comply with all relevant policies, codes, and regulations, including NERC/WECC mandates.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Retirement Savings Plans with employer matching.
  • Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off.
  • Company Holidays.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering Department as an Senior Protection and Controls Engineer. As a Senior P&C Engineer you will be responsible for protective relaying equipment, determining device settings, and developing protection, control, and automation philosophy. 

Responsibilities
  • Completes relay coordination analyses and determines appropriate settings for substation projects.
  • Leads the development of company system protection philosophy; design of protection, control, and substation automation schemes, and specify relaying and associated equipment, including automation methodologies and large to complex remedial action schemes.
  • Performs studies, prepares, and provides reports to executive management, internal and external customers.
  • Apply technical expertise and knowledge in developing state-of-the-art solutions for large to complex protection problems, including the analysis of power system disturbances.
  • Ensures quality control and external customer service on assigned projects by providing construction support and coordination with construction forces and proactively seeking and incorporating customer input.
  • Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company, including NERC/WECC mandates.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Engineering degree from an accredited college/university with 8 years industry experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineering degree from an accredited college/university with 10 years of industry experience without a Professional Engineer (PE) license. 

 

Demonstrated knowledge of:

  • Electric utility system protection principles
  • Protection philosophies employed across the company.

Demonstrated skills such as:

  • Technical analyses utilizing appropriate computer modeling techniques.
  • Time management, organizational, oral, and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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Benefits & CompensationQualus 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.

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