Supervisor Engineering – Protection & Control

Qualus

Engineering Supervisor leading substation protection and control design for Qualus, a power infrastructure transformation firm. Managing engineers, technical design packages, SCADA documentation, client relationships, and QA/QC.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and developing comprehensive engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems. 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 EngineeringElectrical Engineering ExperienceProfessional Engineer (PE) RegistrationAutoCAD And/or MicroStation FamiliaritySCADA Package Development

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringProtection And Control EngineeringSCADA DevelopmentQA/QC ProcessesEngineering Design PackagesPoint Data SheetsTechnical DirectionProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsComputer Skills

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTraining And MentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationBachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree In Engineering (Optional)

Industry Keywords

Engineering DesignSubstation EngineeringRelay SettingsClient MeetingsJob Site Visits

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
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 or 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) or equivalent years of directly related industry experience
An MS Degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree
International Engineering Degrees will be considered
Ten 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 experience is a plus
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