Project Engineer

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 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. Applicable software: SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, CEGS, and CYME.
• Manages Qualus projects both technically and administratively. Working within the project team to develop project deliverables to meet customer and internal schedules within budgeted manhours and costs associated with subcontract engineering, labor, and material. Lead procurement and site construction efforts on Qualus's engineer-procure and engineer-procure-construct projects in part by (1) directing and supporting Qualus internal resources for procurement and expediting and (2) managing the site construction manager who may be an internal or subcontract resource or part of the contractor labor team.
• 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. During project activities, be attuned to the possibility of other work with the client. Be prepared and engage in discussions on what Qualus Engineering does and can offer to the client.
• 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 four (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

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 expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, 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 also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.