Engineer III - Protection & Control

Qualus

$92K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
  • 4-7 years of experience in Substation Protection & Control design engineering.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent document management and organization skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design substation protection and control systems according to codes and client standards.
  • Develop protective relaying and control system designs for substations.
  • Create relay protection schemes and engineering calculations.
  • Prepare equipment and material specifications for procurement tasks.
  • Complete conceptual designs for new and existing substations.
  • Participate in client meetings and job site visits to gather and deliver design data.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients for project execution.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match to encourage retirement savings.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support personal issues.
  • Parental Leave and generous Paid Time Off.
  • Ensured time off on Holidays.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your Future with Qualus as a Protection & Control Engineer III. As a Substation P&C Engineer III, you’ll serve as the technical subject matter expert, leading the design of high-voltage substations that power communities and critical infrastructure. You'll develop innovative, code-compliant engineering solutions, mentor junior engineers, and help drive technical excellence across complex utility projects. Working closely with clients and across cross-functional teams, you'll influence project success from concept through construction while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, developing others, and making a lasting impact on the future of the electric grid. 

Responsibilities
  • Design substation protection and control systems utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design to include one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, logic diagrams, functional diagrams, panel layouts, wiring and connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, communications systems, bill of materials, and SCADA systems.
  • Develop protective relaying and control system designs for transmission and distribution substations.
  • Develop relay protection schemes, relay settings criteria, control philosophies, and associated engineering calculations.
  • Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment, as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
  • Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities.
  • Prepare additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, commissioning, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
  • Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution and resolution of technical issues.
  • Lead and participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect design data, present engineering solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution.
  • Lead and ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.
  • Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers and designers, including reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited institution.
  • 4-7 years of experience in Substation Protection & Control design engineering.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 
  • Excellent document management and organization skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.

 

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

 

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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