Field Engineering Project Lead

Qualus

Lead complex electrical utility projects, focusing on transmission and distribution equipment at Qualus. Ensure successful delivery and client communication throughout project lifecycle.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage electrical utility projects, including transmission, distribution equipment, and relay protection upgrades.
Act as the primary client interface, from initial assessment and qualification of project opportunities to handling all correspondence, inquiries, and submittals.
Experienced with major test equipment software.
Capable of initial review of P&C (Protection & Control) drawings to identify mistakes and scope issues and serve as a primary contact for technical questions on designs, applications, or testing.
Material coordination, crew coordination (P&C and construction), and providing P&C crew oversight and support.
Ensure project success through meticulous planning and compliance.
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.
Participate in regular Production/Client Meetings to ensure alignment and address ongoing project needs.
Build productive relationships with customers, serving as a contact for questions and concerns.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET university or Associates/ AET degree, degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred.
5+ years’ experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations OR experience designing protection & control schemes.
EIT, PE is preferred but not required.
Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams
Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required.
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
Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

relay testingcommissioningprotection & control designreading One Line diagramsreading AC & DC Elementary diagramsreading Wiring diagramsproject managementmaterial coordinationcrew coordinationproject planning

Soft Skills

strong work ethicindependent problem solvingcommitmentself-confidenceintegritycommunicationrelationship buildingteam collaborationattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringAssociates/AET degreeEITPE