Pre-Commissioning Technician

Position Overview: Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Pre-Commissioning Technician/Engineer! 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. Minimum Qualifications: 0-2 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity, with experience leading large complex projects in the power industry preferred. Associate’s degree from a technical or trade school, or commensurate working experience to be classified as a Technician. 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 of AS or BS degree. 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, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English Valid driver’s license and good driving record. 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. Compensa…

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