Lead Engineer – Substation Protection & Control

Qualus

Lead protection and control engineering at Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm. Develop substation design packages, guide engineers, and support utility client projects.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeChattanooga • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protection and control engineering, leading teams to develop comprehensive engineering design packages, including SCADA systems and protective relaying. Strong ability to coordinate with various engineering groups and maintain client relationships while ensuring quality assurance processes are followed.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control EngineeringSCADA Package DevelopmentProfessional Engineer (PE) RegistrationAutoCAD And/or MicroStation FamiliarityElectrical Engineering Experience

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design PackagesProtective RelayingCommunications SystemsDiagrams And SchematicsWiring And Connection DiagramsEquipment SpecificationsBills Of MaterialQA/QC ProcessesAnalytical SkillsComputer Skills

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipTechnical DirectionClient Relationship ManagementPresentation SkillsDelegation

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) RegistrationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringSubstation EngineeringRelay SettingsEngineering TechnicianDrafting Technician

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of protection and control engineers, engineering technicians, and drafting technicians from project proposal through project as-built stage
Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence
Develop complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including diagrams, schematics, layouts, wiring and connection diagrams, equipment specifications, and bills of material
Develop SCADA packages, including input/output lists and Point Data Sheets
Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers
Develop, nurture, and maintain relationships with senior engineers, managers, executives, and current or prospective clients
Present technical solutions to key customers and respond to technical concerns and questions
Directly participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
Perform or ensure QA/QC processes are followed on all design packages
Delegate, plan, prioritize, and review the work of other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Civil Engineering degrees will also be considered
An MS Degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree
International Engineering Degrees will be considered
Seven or more years of electrical engineering experience desired
Experience in protection and control engineering required
Professional Engineer (PE) registration or plan to become registered required
Professional Engineering registration in the working state is a plus
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Bluebeam is a plus
Strong analytical and computer skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays