Senior Pre-Commissioning Lead: Power & Relay Protection

Qualus; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Pre-Commissioning Professional in our Field Engineering group to lead complex electrical utility projects, focusing on transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades. You will manage day-to-day execution and serve as the primary client interface from initial assessments through proposals and project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in relay/Protection & Control, strong diagrams-reading skills, and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience as a relay wireman, relay technician, or other related protection & control testing or design background.
• Associate degree or commensurate working experience to be classified as a Technician.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET) from an ABET university, with emphasis on power systems preferred.
• Experience reading One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams.
• Experience handling a volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools.
• Strong work ethic with ability to independently resolve project issues and pursue self-development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit planned outage requests per outage coordination plans.
• Act as the primary client interface from initial assessment through proposals and communications.
• Review BOMs and procure P&C equipment for installation within substation control houses.
• Develop and maintain wiring sheets, termination documents, 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.
• Verify protection schemes and zones of protection for proper relay coordination and tripping functions.
• Drive project execution and resource coordination with schedules and equipment/labor needs.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, testing, and operations to resolve installation issues prior to commissioning.
• Perform PT/CCVT secondary circuit inspections and testing to verify proper installation.
• Perform IED testing with devices like Doble 6150, Omicron, and Manta.
• Identify risks in testing and commissioning of schemes and systems.
• Develop test plans and risk assessments for protection & control schemes.
• Lead teams on defined scopes of work within larger projects.

Skills

Relay protection testing

Protection & Control (P&C)

One-line diagrams

Wiring diagrams

Power systems

Hand tools usage

Education

Associate/Tech degree

BSEE or BSET with power systems emphasis

Tools

Volt-Ohm-Meter

Hand tools

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Senior Pre-Commissioning Professional in our Field Engineering group to lead complex electrical utility projects, focusing on transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades. You will manage day-to-day execution and serve as the primary client interface from initial assessments through proposals and project delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in relay/Protection & Control, strong diagrams-reading skills, and hands-on leadership.