Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Jobtailor; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Substation Protection & Control design in Chattanooga, TN. You will develop relay protection schemes, perform engineering calculations, and prepare procurement-ready specifications while coordinating with clients and teams.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience, ABET-accredited degree, and strong documentation skills. On-site collaboration with project teams and vendors is expected.

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 quality
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with clients and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control systems per codes and client standards.
• Produce one-line, three-line, schematic, logic, panel layout, wiring, interconnection, SCADA designs.
• Develop protection schemes, relay settings criteria, and control philosophies.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement and cost estimates.
• Prepare documentation supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation/maintenance.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver engineering data and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Substation protection & control design

Relay protection schemes

Engineering calculations

Client interaction & communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Document management

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Substation Protection & Control design in Chattanooga, TN. You will develop relay protection schemes, perform engineering calculations, and prepare procurement-ready specifications while coordinating with clients and teams.

The role requires 4–7 years of experience, ABET-accredited degree, and strong documentation skills. On-site collaboration with project teams and vendors is expected.