Senior Engineer - Protection & Control

About the Role

Qualus is seeking a seasoned Senior Protection & Control Engineer to join our growing Substation Protection and Control department in Chattanooga. This role is ideal for professionals with 7+ years of experience in major utility substations.

Responsibilities

• 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:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Three-line diagrams
  • AC schematics
  • DC schematics
  • Logic and functional diagrams
  • Panel layouts
  • Control house layouts
  • Wiring/connection diagrams
  • Interconnection diagrams
  • Relaying equipment specifications
  • Bill of materials
• 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-level engineers, managers, and executives with current or prospective clients.
• Confidently present technical solutions to key customers, addressing technical concerns and answering questions in a knowledgeable and articulate manner.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Perform and ensure the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed on all design packages.
• Delegate, plan, prioritize, and review the work of other engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus. An MS Degree in engineering or an international engineering degree will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree.
• Seven or more years of electrical engineering experience, with specific 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.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

Benefits

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

Pay

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the provided range based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.