Senior Pre-Commissioning Professional

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

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Pre-Commissioning Professional. We're looking for a hands-on individual to lead complex electrical utility projects. You'll manage the day-to-day execution of projects focusing on transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades, ensuring they're delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. This role requires being the primary client interface, from initial assessments and proposals to managing all communication and ensuring project compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and submit planned outage requests in accordance with approved outage coordination plans and project sequencing requirements.
• Act as the primary client interface, from initial assessment and qualification of project opportunities to handling all correspondence, inquiries, and submittals. This includes conducting site walkthroughs to define scope and revisions and assisting with or generating proposals.
• Review construction drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and project documentation to procure Protection & Control (P&C) equipment for installation within substation control houses
• Develop and maintain wiring 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 functions in accordance with system design.
• Drive project execution and resource coordination by maintaining and overseeing schedules, collaborating with the Operations Team to secure necessary equipment and labor, and assisting with onsite work and material procurement as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, testing, and operations personnel to identify and resolve installation and functional issues prior to commissioning.
• Perform PT/CCVT secondary circuit inspections, testing, and checkout to verify proper installation and functionality.
• Perform IED testing, both manually and with operating automated test sets (such as the Doble 6150, Omicron, Manta) for protection & control schemes.
• Identifies common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.
• Develops test plans, risk assessments, and practical application of basic protection & control systems and schemes.
• Leads people and tasks within a larger project, or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience as a relay wireman, relay technician, or other related protection & control testing or design background.
• Associate’s degree from a technical or trade school, 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 an emphasis on power systems preferred, to be classified as an Engineer.
• Experiencedin reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiringdiagrams
• Experienced in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools.
• Possesses a strong work ethic, capable of independently resolving project issues. Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity.

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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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