Pre-Commissioning Technician

Qualus Corporation; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Qualus Corporation seeks a hands-on Pre-Commissioning Technician/Engineer to lead complex electrical utility projects in transmission and distribution. You will be the primary client interface from assessments to proposals, ensuring clear communications and project compliance.

You’ll coordinate planned outages, review drawings and BOMs, and support field teams with protection and control installations. A technical degree and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering, leading large projects preferred.
• Reading and interpreting one-line, AC & DC diagrams.
• Strong work ethic with independent issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit planned outage requests per outage plans.
• Act as primary client interface from assessment to proposals and inquiries.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and procure Protection & Control equipment.
• Develop wiring sheets, terminations, and as-built records.
• Provide field leadership to wiremen during construction and pre-commissioning.
• Verify protection schemes and relay coordination per system design.
• Drive project execution with schedules and resource coordination.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve issues before commissioning.
• Perform secondary circuit inspections, testing, and checkout.

Skills

Electrical basics

Field execution

Client interfacing

Education

Associate’s degree in technical/trade school

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualusin our Field Engineering department as aPre-Commissioning Technician/Engineer!We'relooking for ahands-onindividualtolead complex electrical utility projects.You'llmanage the day-to-day execution of projects focusing on transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades, ensuringthey'redelivered efficiently and to the highest standards. This role requires being the primary client interface, frominitialassessments and proposals to managing all communication and ensuring project compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate andsubmitplanned outage requestsin accordance withapproved outage coordination plans and project sequencing requirements.
• Act as the primary client interface, frominitialassessment and qualification of project opportunities tohandlingall correspondence, inquiries, and submittals. This includes conducting site walkthroughs to define scope and revisions andassistingwith or generating proposals.
• Review construction drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and project documentation toprocureProtection & Control (P&C) equipment for installation within substation control houses.
• Develop and maintainwiring sheets, termination documentation, and as-built records for protection and control systems.
• Provide field leadership and technical direction to wiremen and installation personnel during construction and pre-commissioning activities.
• Verify protection schemes and zones of protection to ensure proper relay coordination and equipment tripping functionsin accordance withsystem design.
• Drive project execution and resource coordination bymaintainingand overseeing schedules, collaborating with the Operations Team to secure necessary equipment and labor, andassistingwith onsite work and material procurement as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, testing, and operations personnel toidentifyand resolve installation and functional issues prior to commissioning.
• Perform PT/CCVT secondary circuit inspections, testing, and checkout to verify proper installation and functionality.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2yearsof relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity, withexperienceleading large complex projects in the power industry preferred.
• Associate’s degree from a technical or trade school, orcommensurateworking experience to be classified as aTechnician.
• Navy Nuclear experience (attending “A” school), experience as an EWS (Engineering Watch Supervisor) or PPWS (Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor), or experience as an Electricians Mate or Electronics Technician accepted in lieu ofAS or BSdegree.
• Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams
• Possesses a strong work ethic, capable of independently resolving project issues. Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development,demonstratinghigh levelsofexpertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Valid driver’s license andgood drivingrecord.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, 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, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

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, energy efficiency 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 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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