Senior Substation Protection & Control Lead Engineer

Jobtailor; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Substation Protection & Control Design Lead in the United States (Tennessee). You will head a multidisciplinary team through proposal to as-built stages, ensuring design concurrence and compliance with standards.

You will develop relay protection schemes, establish control philosophies, and produce engineering calculations and procurement specs. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Substation Protection & Control design.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong documentation skills.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of protection & control engineers, technicians, and drafters through project life cycles.
• Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups for design concurrence.
• Design substation protection and control systems per codes and client standards.
• Develop relay protection schemes and control philosophies; perform engineering calculations.
• Create equipment specifications for procurement, design scopes, and cost estimates.
• Lead QA/QC processes including technical reviews of design packages.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight on calculations and drawings.
• Engage with clients and vendors in meetings and site visits to gather and deliver data.

Skills

Substation Protection & Control Design

Relay Protection Schemes Development

Project Management

Team Leadership

Engineering Calculations

Design Documentation

QA/QC Compliance

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Client Interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Substation Protection & Control Design Lead in the United States (Tennessee). You will head a multidisciplinary team through proposal to as-built stages, ensuring design concurrence and compliance with standards.

You will develop relay protection schemes, establish control philosophies, and produce engineering calculations and procurement specs. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring are essential for success.