Engineer II – Protection & Control

Jobtailor; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Electrical Substation Protection & Control Design Engineer with 2–4 years of experience to design protective relaying and control systems for transmission and distribution substations. You will prepare specifications, layouts, and cost estimates, coordinating with clients and vendors to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes teamwork, detailed documentation, and adherence to codes and standards, with opportunities to contribute to procurement,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in Substation Protection & Control design engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent document management and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control systems per codes and client standards.
• Develop protective relaying and control system designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Create relay protection schemes, relay settings criteria, control philosophies, and engineering calculations.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement, design scopes, and cost estimates.
• Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities.
• Prepare documentation supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation/maintenance.
• Participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Present engineering solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Support QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.E. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Design substation protection and control systems using applicable codes and client standards
• Develop protective relaying and control system designs for transmission and distribution substations
• Develop relay protection schemes, relay settings criteria, control philosophies, and engineering calculations
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement, design scopes, and cost estimates
• Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities
• Prepare documentation supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation/maintenance
• Participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
• Present engineering solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors
• Support QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited institution
• 2-4 years of experience in Substation Protection & Control design engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent document management and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with clients and stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Substation Protection and Control System Design, including relay protection schemes and engineering calculations, while effectively managing project documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering