P&C Supervising Engineer

Group-CBS; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Group-CBS seeks a Senior Engineer to lead technical reviews and drive quality in protection and control projects. You will establish standards, mentor engineers, and guide complex power systems work from design through commissioning.

Responsibilities include reviewing deliverables, developing procedures, and delivering training to ensure consistent engineering practices across the division. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing technical reviews of power systems projects.
• Experience developing engineering standards and best practices.
• 10+ years in system integration, protection and control, or related power systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of relaying schemes, testing, and commissioning.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews and approve project deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and templates.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers.
• Deliver technical training programs and knowledge sharing.
• Support project teams on complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of P&C services.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Protection & control

System integration

Technical reviews

Mentoring & leadership

Engineering standards

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation review

Education

BSEE preferred

Post-secondary technical education or equivalent experience

Industry certifications related to protection and control (NETA/PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports To: Director, Protection & Controls

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the technical accuracy and quality of all project deliverables, engineering standards, technical procedures, and engineering methodologies. This role serves as the P&C division’s technical authority, providing final technical review and approval of deliverables, establishing engineering standards and best practices, mentoring and training engineers, and driving continuous improvement across all P&C service offerings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership and direction for P&C work scopes including power systems, protection and control applications, system integration, and related engineering services.
• Provide technical supervision and oversight of project engineers throughout all phases of project execution by reviewing and approving project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with P&C division standards
• Develop, maintain, and approve all P&C division engineering standards, technical procedures, calculation methods, templates, and best practices guidelines.
• Serve as the final authority on technical decisions, engineering practices, methodologies, and interpretation of applicable industry standards.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to engineers and technical personnel through mentoring, coaching, and technical review activities.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain engineering review processes and continuous improvement initiatives to improve the quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Develop, validate, and maintain engineering tools, calculation templates, and technical resources used throughout the organization.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams on complex engineering, testing, commissioning, and system integration challenges.
• Evaluate new technologies, industry trends, and engineering practices and provide recommendations to improve the capabilities, consistency, and technical quality of the P&C service offerings.
• Support engineering team when available with project execution
• Support field activities as needed
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as required, including the upkeep of vehicles, testing equipment, and administrative tools to ensure their optimal functioning and effectiveness.

May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

METRICS

Performance is measured by the accuracy, quality, consistency, and timeliness of project deliverables, the effectiveness of engineering standards and review processes, the technical development of team members, and the achievement of departmental goals established by management. In additional performing technical reviews, this role is expected to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct reports. However, the Supervising Engineer provides technical leadership and oversight to engineers and technical personnel through dotted-line relationships, including responsibility for technical review, mentoring, engineering standards, and approval of project deliverables of the P&C division.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Proven experience performing technical reviews and quality oversight of power systems engineering, testing, commissioning, or system integration projects.

· Experience developing and implementing engineering review processes, technical standards, and best practices.

· 10+ years of system integration, protection and control, NERC compliance or related power systems engineering experience preferred.

· Hands-on experience with the installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relaying schemes and communications systems is a plus.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, single-line, three-line drawings, wiring diagrams, and other related electrical drawings is required is required.

· Working knowledge of low-, medium-, and high-voltage power systems is required.

· Familiarity with field testing practices and electrical test equipment for power systems including megger, hi-pot, WRM, TTR, power factor test set, high current breaker test sets, relay test sets, etc.

· Proficient in LOTO and Job Hazard Analysis practices.

· Knowledge of NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and other applicable industry standards related to electrical power systems applications and protection.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

· Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, protection and control systems, and system integration principles.

· Ability to independently review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.

· Ability to develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, technical procedures, calculation methodologies, and best practices.

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues and provide practical guidance to project teams.

· Ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technical personnel through technical review, training, and knowledge-sharing activities.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.

· Strong organizational and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple technical reviews, engineering initiatives, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously.

· Disciplined, self-motivated and proactive.

· Ability to work well and multi-task in a fast-paced team environment.

· Able to maintain confidential information.

· Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, AutoCAD and MathCAD.

· Proficiency in SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, etc. relays and communications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school or equivalent GED certification is required. Post-secondary technical education or equivalent experience in electrical power systems, protection and control, system integration, field service, or related disciplines required. BSEE is preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

NETA Level IV Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred. Industry certifications or training related to protection and control systems, system integration, SCADA, and relay systems are also valued.

The employee is expected to maintain and expand technical and professional competencies through continuing education, industry training, certifications, and self-development activities relevant to the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods

· Ability to work in environments indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions.

· Climb and on ladders and scaffolding and work on man-lifts occasionally.

· Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds.

· Frequent reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling

· Frequent walking

· Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion.

TRAVEL

Up to 20%.

BONUS/COMMISSION PLAN

No commission or bonus plan currently in place

EMPLOYEE EVALUATION SUMMARY

· Introductory -- Will be written at approximately 90 days after employment and will be used to determine whether employee has sufficiently met and performed the job requirements, and will indicate whether employment will continue

· Annual Reviews – Employee will be given a formal regular annual review, which assesses productivity and demonstrated business skills and accomplishments for the previous period.

WORK SCHEDULE

Typical hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. Hours will be dictated by the customer and when working in the field may be earlier or later than typical, including occasional weekends and holidays.The employee is expected to be online and working during normal business hours unless field work is scheduled.