Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

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Job Locations : US-MS

2024-2193

Category

Engineering & Advisory

Position Type

Regular Full Time

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Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Project Engineer. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for performing electrical engineering and related activities associated with Qualus projects.

Although a significant portion of expected projects are in power transmission and delivery (substations), other project related activities could include work scopes in power generation and industrial facilities.

The Project Engineer will be required to perform and oversee the work of designers, engineer interns, and / or lead small technical teams.

He / she will also be required to manage the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned projects. This position does require occasional travel and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

Performs and / or leads the project team to create all design documents and drawings for a project including electrical system drawings (single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, interconnects, etc.

and electrical physical drawings (general arrangement and elevations, ground grid plan and details, conduit plan and details, lighting plan and lightning protection plan, etc.).

• Performs and / or leads the project team to perform and develop electrical system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash hazard, protective device coordination, harmonics, and ground grid analysis using industry standard software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, CEGS, and CYME).
• Manages Qualus projects both technically and administratively, developing project deliverables to meet customer and internal schedules within budgeted manhours and costs associated with subcontract engineering, labor, and material.
• Provides technical support in the development of Qualus proposals which includes application engineering, writing of equipment performance specifications, estimating, conceptual and detailed design / drawing development / calculations, support to solicit equipment and material and labor proposals, and review of equipment and labor quotations.
• Manages active Qualus clients which includes both technical support and promoting extended and new services.
• Make site visits for construction observation on current projects underway and to investigate prospective project opportunities.
• On a time-limited basis, manage site construction, observe and lead testing and maintenance, oversee repairs of electrical equipment, and perform forensic investigations, depending on experience level.
• Participate in ongoing technical training through work assignments and strategically selected 3rd party classes.
• Performance of other technical and marketing duties as assigned.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his / her work.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Electrical is preferred) from a US accredited college or university.
• Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience with electrical power systems.
• Experience in writing proposals.
• Professional Engineering License with the ability to be licensed in additional states (or ability to obtain professional engineering license within six (6) months of date of hire).
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems and protective relaying.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, clients, etc.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability.

The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services.

Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.

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