Senior Power Systems Engineer & Technical Leader

Telex LLC; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer to act as a key technical contributor across business units, advising on engineering activities and best practices, and guiding complex projects. The role includes short-circuit studies, relay settings, and power system protection design for generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate brings discipline-specific expertise, mentors junior staff, and partners with vendors and utilities to optimize performance,

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of engineering design, principles, practices, and project management.
• Ability to suggest innovative, cost-effective solutions for complex problems.
• Experience reviewing internal regulatory compliance documentation.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice using extensive engineering knowledge.
• Lead complex technical projects as project manager.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with partners.
• Engage with manufacturers, utilities, and vendors.
• Perform power system analyses and protective relay studies.
• Develop detailed relay schematics and control connections.
• Ensure safe, timely completion of work.
• Attend industry events for ongoing professional development.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Root-cause analysis

Power systems modeling

Protection & control

ASPEN OneLiner

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

Telex LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer to act as a key technical contributor across business units, advising on engineering activities and best practices, and guiding complex projects. The role includes short-circuit studies, relay settings, and power system protection design for generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate brings discipline-specific expertise, mentors junior staff, and partners with vendors and utilities to optimize performance,