Engineer III – Protection & Control

Jobtailor; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Substation Protection & Control design in Chattanooga, TN. You will develop relay protection schemes, perform engineering calculations, and prepare procurement-ready specifications while coordinating with clients and teams.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience, ABET-accredited degree, and strong documentation skills. On-site collaboration with project teams and vendors is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• 4-7 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 quality
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with clients and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control systems per codes and client standards.
• Produce one-line, three-line, schematic, logic, panel layout, wiring, interconnection, SCADA designs.
• Develop protection schemes, relay settings criteria, and control philosophies.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement and cost estimates.
• Prepare documentation supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation/maintenance.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver engineering data and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Substation protection & control design

Relay protection schemes

Engineering calculations

Client interaction & communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Document management

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Design substation protection and control systems using applicable codes and client standards.
• Produce one-line, three-line, AC and DC schematic, logic, functional, panel layout, wiring and connection, interconnection, communications, bill of materials, and SCADA system designs.
• 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.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver engineering data, present solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers by reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited institution.
• 4-7 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 the development of relay protection schemes and engineering calculations. Proficient in producing detailed engineering documentation and specifications while ensuring compliance with QA/QC processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Substation Protection & Control Design Engineering
• Relay Protection Schemes Development
• Engineering Calculations
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Client Interaction and Communication

Hard Skills

• Substation Design
• Relay Settings Criteria
• Functional Design
• SCADA System Design
• Wiring and Connection Diagrams
• Bill of Materials Preparation
• Technical Documentation
• Engineering Specifications
• Conceptual Design
• QA/QC Compliance

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Document Management
• Organization Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Verbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Transmission and Distribution Substations
• Protective Relaying
• Control Philosophies
• Engineering Design Packages
• Project Execution