Field Engineering Project Lead

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of electrical utility projects, including transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades.
• Feeder and transformer load analysis, outage submittals, area outage coordination, and project sequencing.
• Act as the primary client interface, from initial assessment and qualification of project opportunities to handling all correspondence, inquiries, and submittals.
• Conduct site walkthroughs to define scope and revisions and assist with or generate proposals.
• Experienced with major test equipment software.
• Initial review of P&C (Protection & Control) drawings to identify mistakes and scope issues and serve as a primary contact for technical questions on designs, applications, or testing.
• Material coordination, crew coordination (P&C and construction), and providing P&C crew oversight and support.
• Coordinate with operations on high-profile jobs with potential risk and understand/apply specific outage restrictions.
• Meticulous planning and compliance, including reviewing and briefing stakeholders on all project specifications, instructions, and contractual requirements, and organizing bids.
• Drive project execution and resource coordination by maintaining and overseeing schedules, collaborating with the Operations Team to secure necessary equipment and labor, and assisting with onsite work and material procurement as needed.
• Participate in regular Production/Client Meetings to ensure alignment and address ongoing project needs.
• Build productive relationships with customers, serving as a contact for questions and concerns.
• Act as an advocate for client operations and the organization as a whole.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET university or Associates/AET degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations OR experience designing protection & control schemes.
• EIT, PE is preferred but not required.
• Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams.
• Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required.
• Possesses a strong work ethic, capable of independently resolving project issues.
• Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

About the Role

Join the Power Solutions Firm at Qualus as a Field Engineering Project Lead in our Field Engineering department. You’ll lead complex electrical utility projects, ensuring efficient delivery and adherence to high standards. Your role involves managing projects, acting as the primary client interface, and coordinating resources to achieve project success.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project demands and client needs.

Pay

The final salary awarded for this role may vary based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.