Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Qualus; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer in Chattanooga to guide a growing Substation Protection and Control team. The role focuses on mentoring engineers, coordinating with relay settings and other groups, and delivering complete protection and SCADA design packages for major utility substations.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in protection and control, PE registration or plan to obtain it, and a proven ability to present technical solutions to clients while leading project teams

Qualifications

• BSEE is required; PE registration or plan to obtain it.
• Seven+ years in electrical engineering with protection and control experience.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of protection & control engineers, engineering technicians, and drafting technicians from project proposal to project as-built stage.
• Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
• Development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC schematics, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, control house layouts, wiring/connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
• Development of SCADA packages, including input / output list (Point Data Sheet)
• Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
• Developing, nurturing and maintaining trusted relationships with senior level engineers, managers, and executives with current or prospective clients.
• Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers; respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed on all design packages.
• Delegating, planning, prioritizing and reviewing the work of other engineers will be critical.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strong analytical skills

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Civil Engineering degree available

MS Degree in Engineering

International Engineering Degrees accepted

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer in Chattanooga to guide a growing Substation Protection and Control team. The role focuses on mentoring engineers, coordinating with relay settings and other groups, and delivering complete protection and SCADA design packages for major utility substations.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in protection and control, PE registration or plan to obtain it, and a proven ability to present technical solutions to clients while leading project teams