Senior Engineer – Protection & Control

Qualus

Senior Protection & Control Engineer designing protective relaying, communications, and SCADA packages for Qualus, a power infrastructure solutions firm. Coordinating substation engineering teams, guiding engineers, and supporting utility clients.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems, including protective relaying and communications systems. Proven ability to lead design projects, ensure quality assurance processes, and maintain strong client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeProtection And Control EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) RegistrationSCADA Package DevelopmentQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

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Hard Skills

Protective Relaying DesignCommunications Systems DesignSCADA DevelopmentEngineering Design PackagesPoint Data SheetsTechnical DirectionAnalytical SkillsComputer Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipDelegationPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Power SystemsQA/QC ProcessesClient MeetingsJob Site VisitsEngineering Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Develop SCADA packages, including input/output lists (Point Data Sheets)
Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers
Develop, nurture, and maintain trusted relationships with senior engineers, managers, executives, and current or prospective clients
Present technical solutions to key customers and respond to technical concerns and questions
Direct and/or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data
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 with a power systems focus
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 is required
Professional Engineering registration in the working state is a plus
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
Strong analytical and computer skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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