Qualus · 2 days ago
Lead Engineer - Electrical
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expQualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm focused on power infrastructure transformation. They are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage complex electrical utility projects, ensuring successful execution and compliance while serving as a primary client interface.
Electrical DistributionEnergyPower GridProject ManagementTraining
Hiring Manager
Marc Hook
Responsibilities
Lead successful execution of electrical utility projects focusing on transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades
Act as a client interface, from initial assessment and qualification of project opportunities to handling correspondence, inquiries, and submittals. This includes conducting site walkthroughs to define scope and revisions , as well as assisting with or generating proposals
Ensure project success through detailed planning and compliance, which involves reviewing and briefing stakeholders on all project specifications, instructions, and contractual requirements, as well as 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
Electrical Utility Project Management and Planning: Manage electrical utility projects, including transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades. This encompasses feeder and transformer load analysis, outage submittals, area outage coordination, and project sequencing, ensuring proper planning of outages
Hands-On Proficiency: Proficient with hand tools and mechanically inclined, willing to work in substation environments
Testing & Design Review: Experienced with major test equipment software. Capable of 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
Operational Coordination: material coordination, crew coordination (P&C and construction), and providing P&C crew oversight and support. This also involves coordinating with operations on high-profile jobs with potential risk and understanding/applying specific outage restrictions
Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and regulatory counterparts in English (inclusive of reading and writing), due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients
Client & Stakeholder Relations: 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
Information & Status Reporting: Effectively handle customer correspondence and submittals, including assisting with or generating proposals. Provide updates to client operations, client management, and engineering on project status
Self-Management & Organization: Ability to prioritize and complete tasks, independently pursue objectives, and maintain efficiency without direct supervision. This includes defining plans, organizing activities, and effectively utilizing resources while demonstrating strong attention to detail
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Examine information, facts, and data to draw logical conclusions. Possesses the ability to carry out instructions and deal with problems involving multiple variables. Think under pressure and act prudently, especially concerning safety. Committed to developing alternative courses of action based on logical assumptions and information, resources considerations, constraints, and organizational values
Adaptability & Work Ethic: 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET university or an Associate's/ 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
Proficient in computers, computer networks, 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
Valid driver's license and a good driving record
Ability to read company manuals, reports, workplace rules, and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English
Preferred
Licensure/Certification: EIT, PE is preferred, not required
Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary, and Wiring diagrams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Qualus
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Rhonda Harris
Vice President, Human Resources
Recent News
2024-05-23
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