Senior Substation P&C Engineer — Remote/Hybrid Leader

Qualus Corporation; El Dorado (KS); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Remote/hybrid options

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Career development

Mentorship

Job summary

Qualus seeks a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead high‑voltage substation protection and control design from concept through construction. You’ll mentor junior engineers, develop relay settings, and coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

This senior role supports remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid schedules near listed offices, and involves driving quality and project execution across utilities and critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience in Substation protection & control design engineering.
• Professional Engineering (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).
• Typical design to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, logic diagrams, functional diagrams, panel layouts, wiring and connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, communications systems, bill of materials, and SCADA systems.
• 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 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

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualus seeks a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to lead high‑voltage substation protection and control design from concept through construction. You’ll mentor junior engineers, develop relay settings, and coordinate with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable power delivery.

This senior role supports remote work within the United States with preferred hybrid schedules near listed offices, and involves driving quality and project execution across utilities and critical