Senior Power System Protection Engineer

Qualis LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with match

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Protection and Controls Engineer to lead protective relay design and substation automation efforts in the Engineering Department. The role emphasizes developing protection philosophy, setting devices, and delivering robust solutions for large and complex power systems.

Qualifications include an engineering degree with 8–10 years of applicable experience, and a PE license or equivalent experience without PE.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 8 years of utility protection experience and a PE license, or 10 years with no PE.
• Knowledge of electric utility system protection principles.
• Experience with protection philosophies and relay coordination.

Responsibilities

• Complete relay coordination analyses and determine settings for substation projects.
• Develop and apply company protection philosophy and protective schemes, including substation automation.
• Prepare studies and reports for executive management and customers.
• Apply technical expertise to large, complex protection problems and disturbances.
• Ensure quality and coordinate with construction forces; incorporate customer input.
• Follow all policies and regulations, including NERC/WECC mandates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Power system protection

Relay coordination

Protection philosophies

Education

Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Senior Protection and Controls Engineer to lead protective relay design and substation automation efforts in the Engineering Department. The role emphasizes developing protection philosophy, setting devices, and delivering robust solutions for large and complex power systems.

Qualifications include an engineering degree with 8–10 years of applicable experience, and a PE license or equivalent experience without PE.