Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Qualus; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote and hybrid work options

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development & mentorship

Challenging projects

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Principal Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead high-voltage substation design across projects powering communities and critical infrastructure. You will serve as the technical SME, mentor junior engineers, and drive engineering excellence from concept through construction.

This role may be performed remotely from within the United States with preferred hybrid options near listed office locations, including Trussville, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience in Substation protection & control design engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.
• 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 utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available).
• Develop protective relaying and control system designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop relay protection schemes, relay settings criteria, control philosophies, and associated engineering calculations.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment, as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
• Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities.
• Prepare additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution and resolution of technical issues.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect design data, present engineering solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution.
• Lead and ensure compliance with the company’s QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.
• Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers and designers, including reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Substation protection & control design

Client coordination

Project leadership

Mentorship

QA/QC oversight

Relay protection schemes

One-line/three-line diagrams

SCADA knowledge

Documentation & drawings

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Principal Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead high-voltage substation design across projects powering communities and critical infrastructure. You will serve as the technical SME, mentor junior engineers, and drive engineering excellence from concept through construction.

This role may be performed remotely from within the United States with preferred hybrid options near listed office locations, including Trussville, AL.