Lead Protection & Control Engineer - SCADA & Substations

Jobtailor; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chattanooga, TN seeks a lead electrical engineer to head protection and control design projects from proposal to as-built. You will coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering and Relay Settings, developing protective relaying, SCADA, and related packages while guiding engineers and drafters.

Ideal candidates hold a BSEE, PE or plan for licensure, 7+ years in electrical engineering, and familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation; valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Civil engineering degrees may be considered.
• MS Degree may be considered in lieu of BS Engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer registration or plan to become registered is required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of protection and control engineers, engineering technicians, and drafting technicians from project proposal through project as-built stage.
• Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
• Develop complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including diagrams, schematics, layouts, wiring and connection diagrams, equipment specifications, and bills of material
• Develop SCADA packages, including input/output lists and Point Data Sheets
• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers
• Develop, nurture, and maintain relationships with senior engineers, managers, executives, and current or prospective clients
• Present technical solutions to key customers and respond to technical concerns and questions
• Directly participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
• Perform or ensure QA/QC processes are followed on all design packages
• Delegate, plan, prioritize, and review the work of other engineers

Skills

Protection And Control Eng

SCADA Package Development

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Mgmt

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

MS Degree considered in lieu of BS

PE Registration

Valid Driver's License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

Jobtailor in Chattanooga, TN seeks a lead electrical engineer to head protection and control design projects from proposal to as-built. You will coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering and Relay Settings, developing protective relaying, SCADA, and related packages while guiding engineers and drafters.

Ideal candidates hold a BSEE, PE or plan for licensure, 7+ years in electrical engineering, and familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation; valid driver's license is required.