{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e78ee2e01b0cf4eadf9e8e25","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e78ee2e01b0cf4eadf9e8e25","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e78ee2e01b0cf4eadf9e8e25","title":"Sr. Manager Reliability Engineering","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION\nIntegration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer pulls it all together.\n\nPosition Summary\nJOB DESCRIPTION Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer pulls it all together.\n\nDuties And Responsibilities\n\nDevelop and maintain an expert level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.\n\nWork closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming which translates the owner’s requirements into concrete technical designs.\n\nDevelop settings for all layers of control including; protective relaying, communication processors, Human Machine Interface (HMI\n\nSimulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.\n\nServe as a technical resource for ERS Field Engineers during installation, commissioning and operation of the electric power system protection and automation systems.\n\nWrite complete, detailed reports using a computer and accurately process job billing.\n\nPerform sales support functions.\n\nProvide technical support to ERS sales engineers and customers\n\nMaintain strong client relationships\n\nPerform power system studies (short-circuit, protection coordination and arc flash).\n\nDevelop and review protective relay settings, control schematics, and protection logic.\n\nSupport NERC compliance assessments.\n\nRequirements\n\nStrong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA and NFPA.\n\nExperience in power system studies, protective relaying, P&C engineering, and/or automation.\n\nFamiliarity with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or equivalent software.\n\nRequires special skills in a majority of the following: Generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, and NEMA specification; pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy- complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up.\n\nStrong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment through the 500 kV class.\n\nRequires a high degree of communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.\n\nCommunicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.\n\nThorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.\n\nComplete projects consistently on budget.\n\nGood judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.\n\nStrong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Office Suite, use of Manufacturer specific software and documentation of design within AutoCad.\n\nWilling to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.\n\nRegularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.\n\nValid Driver’s License\n\nCompetencies\n\nCustomer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.\n\nDecision Quality – Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.\n\nIntegrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.\n\nListening – Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.\n\nProblem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.\n\nStanding Alone – Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; looks forward to taking charge of a problem or issue; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities\n\nGraduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and eight years’ experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.\n\nFive years’ experience as Power Systems Engineer\n\nRegistered Engineer in Training and the ability to obtain PE licensure within 1 year.\n\nFull-Time Employment\nThe anticipated salary range for this role in the California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, and Washington locality is between $145,591 - $181,988 per year; salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.\n\n#ERS\n\nAbout Us\nThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.\n\nOUR CORE PRINCIPLES:\nSafety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.\n\nOUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES\n\nHigh-Performance Culture\n\nCustomer Focus\n\nOperational Excellence\n\nInnovation\n\nFinancial Strength\n\nVERTIV BEHAVIORS\n\nOwn it\n\nAct with urgency\n\nFoster a customer-first mindset\n\nThink big and execute\n\nLead by example\n\nDrive continuous improvement\n\nLearn and seek out development\n\nPromote transparent & open communication\n\nAbout Vertiv\nVertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.\n\nWork Authorization\nNo calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nVertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Electrical Reliability Services","rawCompany":"electrical reliability services","city":"Seattle","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-29T03:34:04.154Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335313","title":"Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"switchgear-and-switchboard-apparatus-manufacturing"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Manager Reliability Engineering","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION\nIntegration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer pulls it all together.\n\nPosition Summary\nJOB DESCRIPTION Integration engineers require a substantial amount of specialized expertise, including power system studies, software and hardware engineering, interface protocols, and general problem-solving skills. The problems to be solved have not been solved before, except in the broadest sense. Projects will include new and challenging problems with an input from a broad range of engineers where the system integration engineer pulls it all together.\n\nDuties And Responsibilities\n\nDevelop and maintain an expert level of technical expertise in electric power system protection and automation.\n\nWork closely with design, vendor, utility, regulatory agency, operators, owners, contractors, and protection engineers to create system programming which translates the owner’s requirements into concrete technical designs.\n\nDevelop settings for all layers of control including; protective relaying, communication processors, Human Machine Interface (HMI\n\nSimulate power system conditions in a lab environment to test communications and automation functionality of integrated IEDs and software packages.\n\nServe as a technical resource for ERS Field Engineers during installation, commissioning and operation of the electric power system protection and automation systems.\n\nWrite complete, detailed reports using a computer and accurately process job billing.\n\nPerform sales support functions.\n\nProvide technical support to ERS sales engineers and customers\n\nMaintain strong client relationships\n\nPerform power system studies (short-circuit, protection coordination and arc flash).\n\nDevelop and review protective relay settings, control schematics, and protection logic.\n\nSupport NERC compliance assessments.\n\nRequirements\n\nStrong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NERC, IEEE, OSHA and NFPA.\n\nExperience in power system studies, protective relaying, P&C engineering, and/or automation.\n\nFamiliarity with ETAP, SKM, EasyPower or equivalent software.\n\nRequires special skills in a majority of the following: Generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, and NEMA specification; pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy- complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up.\n\nStrong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment through the 500 kV class.\n\nRequires a high degree of communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.\n\nCommunicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.\n\nThorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.\n\nComplete projects consistently on budget.\n\nGood judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.\n\nStrong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Office Suite, use of Manufacturer specific software and documentation of design within AutoCad.\n\nWilling to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.\n\nRegularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.\n\nValid Driver’s License\n\nCompetencies\n\nCustomer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.\n\nDecision Quality – Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.\n\nIntegrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.\n\nListening – Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.\n\nProblem Solving – Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.\n\nStanding Alone – Will stand up and be counted; doesn't shirk from personal responsibility; can be counted on when times are tough; looks forward to taking charge of a problem or issue; is comfortable working alone on a tough assignment.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities\n\nGraduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and eight years’ experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.\n\nFive years’ experience as Power Systems Engineer\n\nRegistered Engineer in Training and the ability to obtain PE licensure within 1 year.\n\nFull-Time Employment\nThe anticipated salary range for this role in the California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, and Washington locality is between $145,591 - $181,988 per year; salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.\n\n#ERS\n\nAbout Us\nThe successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.\n\nOUR CORE PRINCIPLES:\nSafety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.\n\nOUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES\n\nHigh-Performance Culture\n\nCustomer Focus\n\nOperational Excellence\n\nInnovation\n\nFinancial Strength\n\nVERTIV BEHAVIORS\n\nOwn it\n\nAct with urgency\n\nFoster a customer-first mindset\n\nThink big and execute\n\nLead by example\n\nDrive continuous improvement\n\nLearn and seek out development\n\nPromote transparent & open communication\n\nAbout Vertiv\nVertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.\n\nWork Authorization\nNo calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nVertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. 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