Overview
Quinn Power Systems
Advanced Electrical Services Project Engineer III
City of Industry, California
$94,975 - $140,000
The AES Project Engineer III is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of AES sales and integration projects from an engineering and technical perspective. Duties may include overseeing technical selection, application, installation, calibration, and commissioning of sold equipment for assigned projects. Proven familiarity of electrical testing equipment and complex electrical systems is required.
Wages
Starting wage will depend on experience and education $94,975 - $140,000
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform duties with limited departmental supervision.
- Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Follow Company policies and procedures. Perform tasks from verbal/written instructions; communicate effectively with clients and peers.
- Select proper equipment for any standard job and demonstrate proficiency with diagnostic tools.
- Able to 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.
- Able to support and provide guidance for complex troubleshooting routines, relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, infrared scanners, medium voltage breaker and switchgear retrofit and testing.
- Oversee sales project requirements for start-up services on switchgear up through the 230 kV class to ensure QPS sales client needs and requirements are met or exceeded.
- Sales Support: Maintain strong client and vendor relationships, ensure all technical work scope pertaining to a written job proposal to a client are met. Assist with sales estimates for new sales quotes and review of technical client specifications. Make technical presentations to customers / end users.
- Stay current with product lines, technology, and utilize resources from CAT and Quinn Company.
- Travel to other stores, customer sites, and other dealer and Caterpillar facilities for work or training, as required for assigned projects.
- Work flexible or extended hours, including weekends, holidays and nights as required by workload and customer need.
- Stay current with all necessary electrical safety training and support the same for Quinn employees.
- Maintain technical competencies, be responsible and proactive for personal development and training requirements for growth, share skills with others.
- Take an active role in business development and expansion.
- Demonstrate and promote Quinn Company core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Respect for People, Quality and Customer Service.
Qualifications
Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and five to seven years experience in same or similar field. Or graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and seven years minimum experience of same or similar work experience. Or High school education or equivalent and eight years minimum same or similar work experience. Strong background and experience in most types of switchgear testing through the 230 kV class. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
Demonstrate proficiency in various third party control systems and platforms, with computer software, including a high level or experience with AutoCAD, and the MS Office suite. Use of the internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer controlled test equipment.
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Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and five to seven years of experience in the same or similar field
- Applicable electrical technical school or military equivalent and at least seven years of similar work experience
- High school education or equivalent and at least eight years of similar work experience
- Strong experience with switchgear testing through the 230 kV class
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA industry standards
- Proficiency with third-party control systems and platforms
- High level of experience with AutoCAD
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to operate computer-controlled test equipment and research standards, products, and manufacturers online
- Ability to travel to stores, customer sites, dealer locations, and Caterpillar facilities as required
- Ability to work flexible or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required
What We Do
Quinn Company is an authorized Caterpillar dealer serving construction, agriculture, infrastructure, industrial, and municipal customers across Central and Southern California and part of Arizona. It sells new and used heavy equipment, offers rentals, parts, financing, repairs, and field service, and supports power systems, agriculture, and material handling. The company’s mission is to help customers succeed with reliable equipment and responsive service.
