Senior Owners Engineer – Electrical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in the design of intricate and large-scale power systems, including relay upgrades, modifications, and life-extension initiatives.

• Act as the project owner's representative to address knowledge gaps, ensure quality oversight, and provide technical leadership throughout the phases of concept development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.

• Execute electrical design for medium- and low-voltage systems in outdoor substations, unit substations, power transformers, protection and control schemes, power monitoring systems, circuit breaker and relay replacements, as well as brownfield and greenfield EPC projects.

• Create specifications for medium- and low-voltage electrical equipment.

• Collaborate with CAD personnel to produce and revise client electrical drawings, including one-lines, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

• Analyze field data and conduct coordination, short-circuit, and arc-flash studies.

• Review power-monitoring data and offer recommendations to clients.

• Represent Qualus during sales support activities and customer site visits.

• Facilitate interactions with various functions and locations to identify optimal solutions.

• Evaluate project resource requirements and coordinate assignments with the project manager.

• Manage project transitions between sales and operations/engineering teams.

• Engage in project kickoff meetings to discuss scope, specifications, budgets, schedules, and safety protocols.

• Oversee coordination among departments, suppliers, and the necessary materials and equipment.

• Ensure prompt and accurate invoicing for engineering projects along with requisite documentation.

• Aid in workload planning and organization.

• Keep current with safety and technical training while adhering to company, industry, and client safety standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution, preferably with a concentration in power systems.

• PE License is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of design engineering experience in primary power distribution, protection and control schemes, and/or electrical equipment.

• Proficient in developing relay protective setpoints and settings files.

• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70, ANSI C57, ANSI C37, NESC, and other relevant codes and standards.

• At least 5 years of experience using AutoCAD.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with power systems modeling software such as ETAP, SKM, and/or EasyPower.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate technical recommendations to clients.

• Capable of working independently, accurately, and with meticulous attention to detail.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for training and customer site visits.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable

• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• Company Holidays