Project Engineer III - AES
About The Position
The AES Project Engineer III is responsible for the engineering and technical success of Advanced Electrical Services sales and integration projects. The role may oversee technical selection, application, installation, calibration, and commissioning of equipment sold for assigned projects. It requires familiarity with electrical testing equipment and complex electrical systems. The position supports sales and project delivery, maintains client and vendor relationships, helps ensure proposed technical scopes are met, and contributes to business development. Work may require travel to company stores, customer sites, and other dealer or Caterpillar facilities, as well as flexible or extended hours based on workload and customer needs.
Requirements
- A BSEE or BSME and five to seven years of experience in the same or a similar field; or graduation from an applicable electrical technical school or military equivalent and at least seven years of similar experience; or a high school education or equivalent and at least eight years of similar experience.
- Strong background and experience in most types of switchgear testing through the 230 kV class.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
- Proficiency with various third-party control systems and platforms and computer software, including a high level of experience with AutoCAD and the MS Office suite.
- Ability to use the internet for standards, product, and manufacturer research and to operate computer-controlled test equipment.
- Familiarity with electrical testing equipment and complex electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties with limited departmental supervision and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Follow company policies and procedures; carry out verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with clients and peers.
- Select appropriate equipment for standard jobs and demonstrate proficiency with diagnostic tools.
- Support and provide guidance for instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, generator testing, power meter calibration, and high-voltage circuit breaker testing.
- Support and provide guidance for complex troubleshooting, relay calibration, use of load and power-quality recording instrumentation and infrared scanners, and medium-voltage breaker and switchgear retrofit and testing.
- Oversee sales project requirements for switchgear startup services through the 230 kV class, ensuring client needs and requirements are met or exceeded.
- Maintain strong client and vendor relationships and ensure technical work scopes in written client proposals are met.
- Assist with sales estimates for new quotes, review technical client specifications, and make technical presentations to customers and end users.
- Stay current with product lines and technology, using resources from CAT and Quinn Company.
- Travel to other stores, customer sites, and dealer or Caterpillar facilities for assigned work or training as required.
- Work flexible or extended hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights, as required by workload and customer needs.
- Stay current with required electrical safety training and support electrical safety training for Quinn employees.
- Maintain technical competencies, take responsibility for personal development and training, and share skills with others.
- Take an active role in business development and expansion.
- Demonstrate and promote Quinn Company values of Integrity, Teamwork, Respect for People, Quality, and Customer Service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
