Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer — Remote

Qualus Corporation; Trussville (AL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Remote and hybrid work options

Sign-on bonus and relocation support

Refer-a-friend bonus program

Career development and mentorship

Challenging, impactful projects

Job summary

Qualus seeks a Principal Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead high‑voltage substation design, develop innovative, code‑compliant solutions, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and cross‑functional teams to ensure safety, reliability, and quality across complex utility projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 15+ years of experience in substation protection & control design engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong document management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control systems per codes and client standards.
• Develop relay protection schemes, control philosophies, and calculations.
• Create equipment specs and cost estimates for procurement.
• Prepare conceptual designs and layouts for new/existing facilities.
• Coordinate with teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Lead client meetings, site visits, and QA/QC of design packages.
• Mentor junior engineers and review calculations, drawings, and specs.

Skills

Substation design

Protection & control

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

P.E. License

Job description

Qualus seeks a Principal Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead high‑voltage substation design, develop innovative, code‑compliant solutions, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and cross‑functional teams to ensure safety, reliability, and quality across complex utility projects.