Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

About the role

Qualus is seeking a seasoned Lead Protection & Control Engineer to join our growing Substation Protection and Control department. This role is ideal for engineers with 7+ years of experience in major utility substations who are ready for leadership and passionate about mentoring emerging engineers. This position may be based in Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV; Boise, ID; Raleigh, NC; or Fort Worth, TX.

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)
• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers
• Develop, nurture, and maintain 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
• Delegate, plan, prioritize, and review the work of other engineers

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 required
• Familiar with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Must have strong analytical and computer skills

Benefits

• 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)