Sr. Manager Reliability Engineering

Vertiv Group • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

This role applies specialized expertise in electric power system integration, protection, and automation to challenging projects involving new and complex problems. The engineer brings together input from a broad range of engineers and works with design teams, vendors, utilities, regulatory agencies, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to translate owner requirements into technical designs and system programming.

The position develops protection and control settings, tests integrated intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and software in a lab environment, performs power system studies, and provides technical support during field installation, commissioning, and operation. It also supports sales activities and customer relationships, prepares reports and job billing, and contributes to NERC compliance assessments. The role requires project supervision and management, strong client communication, and willingness to work flexible hours and travel for extended periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Eight years of experience in the design, testing, and commissioning of protection and automation systems.
• Five years of experience as a Power Systems Engineer.
• Registered Engineer in Training and ability to obtain PE licensure within one year.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards, including NERC, IEEE, OSHA, and NFPA.
• Experience in power system studies, protective relaying, P&C engineering, and/or automation.
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or equivalent software.
• Specialized skills in a majority of the following: generation and co-generation start-up; ANSI, NEC, and NEMA specifications; pilot-wire and distance relaying; computer power system transient surveys; vector and phasor analogy; complex control systems; and medium- and high-voltage substation start-up.
• Strong background and experience with switchgear and equipment through the 500 kV class.
• Strong communication, supervisory, and organizational skills, including effective written and verbal communication with clients, peers, and management.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing, a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and aptitude for evaluating problems.
• Good judgment, dependability, technical supervision, and business management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, manufacturer-specific software, and documenting designs in AutoCAD.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Availability for out-of-town and international travel lasting up to several weeks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet physical demands including standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, climbing, balancing, talking, hearing, and smelling; vision requirements include close and distance vision, basic color differentiation, and focus adjustment.
• Demonstrated customer focus, decision quality, integrity and trust, listening, problem-solving, and willingness to take responsibility and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expert technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.
• Work with design teams, vendors, utilities, regulatory agencies, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to translate owner requirements into technical designs and system programming.
• Develop settings for control layers, including protective relaying, communication processors, and human-machine interfaces.
• Simulate power system conditions in a laboratory to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.
• Serve as a technical resource for ERS Field Engineers during installation, commissioning, and operation of electric power system protection and automation systems.
• Write detailed reports using a computer and accurately process job billing.
• Perform sales support functions and provide technical support to ERS sales engineers and customers.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Perform short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc-flash power system studies.
• Develop and review protective relay settings, control schematics, and protection logic.
• Support NERC compliance assessments.
• Supervise large-scale projects and complete projects consistently within budget.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Some roles may be eligible for merit increases, an annual bonus, and stock awards.
• Some roles may have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior