Remote Substation Protection & Control Engineer III

Qualus; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Remote/Hybrid options

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development & mentorship

Challenging projects

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer III to design substation protection and control systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence across complex utility projects. The role supports remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid schedules near designated offices.

You will develop relay protection schemes, equipment specs, and design layouts for new and existing substations, coordinating with clients and vendors to ensure QA/QC compliance and successful

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 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.
• Participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data, presenting engineering solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution and resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (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 to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer III to design substation protection and control systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence across complex utility projects. The role supports remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid schedules near designated offices.

You will develop relay protection schemes, equipment specs, and design layouts for new and existing substations, coordinating with clients and vendors to ensure QA/QC compliance and successful