Sr. Engineering Tech

Position Overview

Qualus is a leading provider of specialized engineering and technical field services. We offer competitive benefits as well as in-house career and professional skills development through QualU, while providing job opportunities in power systems engineering, field services, and turnkey project management.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for:
• Leading project teams supporting all quality and project management goals
• Assisting and supporting scope and project proposals
• Meeting all project deadlines and supporting the processes and procedures to meet deadlines
• Mentoring and training less experienced colleagues
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships
• Maintaining up-to-date technical skills related to the design of protection and control systems for the electric utility power grid through on-the-job work and formal training
• Developing drawings and assist in the preparation of design packages using CAD/drafting skills; drawings include:
• Functional diagrams
• Logic diagram
• AC power elementary
• DC schematics
• Control house plan views
• Wiring diagrams
• Control panel elevations
• Preparing additional support documentation for the construction and maintenance of protection and control systems being designed
• Consistently following established design standards and CAD drafting standards while assuring quality, accuracy and completeness
• Identifying process improvement ideas and commuting ideas through appropriate management channels
• Compiling bills of material

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• AS Degree or 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade (technical school/certifications)
• Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in the utilities
• Minimum 5 years design experience

Skills

• Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office product application
• Excellent document management and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead a small team
• Knowledge and ability to apply fundamentals of electricity; Electricity AC and DC.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Protection and Control schemes/concepts

Desired Skills

• Formal post-high school specialized trade (technical school or college) related to electricity
• AutoCAD drafting electrical experience
• Ability to create custom applications (Visual basic, LISP, Macros)
• Micro-Station experience

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 final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.