Lead Electrical Design Technician - Substation P&C

Qualus Corporation; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus Corporation seeks a Lead Engineering Technician in the Substation Protection & Control group. You will supervise engineers and technicians, develop electrical design packages, and produce detailed drawings and documentation for utility and industrial projects.

The role demands strong technical aptitude, leadership, and precise execution. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate resources across projects, and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency with Windows environment and MS Office.
• 8+ years of experience supporting engineering or related operations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings and specs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn engineering software, client requirements and standards.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Mentoring junior technicians and coordinating project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineers in creating electrical design packages and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Interpret sketches, specifications, and design criteria for project documents.
• Develop one-, two-, and three-line diagrams and related project documentation.
• Follow drafting standards and perform quality reviews before issue.
• Organize project files and engineering records; support document control.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, operations, vendors, and clients.
• Mentor junior personnel and coordinate technician resources across projects.
• Support field data collection and site walkdowns as required.
• Lead project coordination and drawing updates throughout execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring

Electrical drawings

Communication

Windows & Office

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

Electrical design software

Drafting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus Corporation seeks a Lead Engineering Technician in the Substation Protection & Control group. You will supervise engineers and technicians, develop electrical design packages, and produce detailed drawings and documentation for utility and industrial projects.

The role demands strong technical aptitude, leadership, and precise execution. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate resources across projects, and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.