Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer — Remote

Qualus Corporation; Chattanooga, Farmington, Fort Worth, Raleigh (TN, UT, TX, NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote & hybrid work

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career development

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead the design of high-voltage substations, ensuring code-compliant engineering solutions and technical excellence. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes delivering reliable protection and control designs, managing drawings and specifications, and supporting procurement, commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• 7–10 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.
• 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 to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Document management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Relay platforms

SEL relays

GE Vernova

Job description

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead the design of high-voltage substations, ensuring code-compliant engineering solutions and technical excellence. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and drive projects from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes delivering reliable protection and control designs, managing drawings and specifications, and supporting procurement, commissioning, and