Substation Engineering Technician, Reno, NV

Engineering Technician

Join the Reno Engineering Team as an Engineering Technician where you will create substation design packages for the electric utility industry. You will be responsible for providing technical support to the engineering staff producing design packages and associated project work. Are you someone who enjoys continuously learning and honing your technical and professional skills? If so, you'll thrive in our growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Supporting all quality and project management goals

Assisting and supporting scope and project proposals

Meeting all project deadlines and supporting the processes and procedures to meet deadlines

Mentoring and training less experienced colleagues

Building and maintaining effective client relationships

Maintaining up-to-date technical skills related to the design of protection and control systems for the electric utility power grid through on-the-job work and formal training

Developing drawings and assist in the preparation of design packages using CAD/drafting skills; drawings include:

• Functional diagrams
• Logic diagram
• AC power elementary
• DC schematics
• Control house plan views
• Wiring diagrams
• Control panel elevations

Preparing additional support documentation for the construction and maintenance of protection and control systems being designed

Consistently following established design standards and CAD drafting standards while assuring quality, accuracy and completeness

Identifying process improvement ideas and commuting ideas through appropriate management channels

Compiling bills of material

Qualifications

Education: AS Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field, or 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade (technical school or certifications).

Experience: Ideal candidates will have 2- 5 years design experience with experience directly related to working with electricity, preferably in the utility sector.

Specialized Knowledge, Certifications and Licenses: Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation is a plus.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Compensation: $24.00 - 41.00/hour

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and 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, 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 nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

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