Lead Engineer - Protection & Control

Qualus

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chattanooga, TN
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering (considered)
  • 7+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on protection and control
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or intent to obtain
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Strong analytical and computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians through all project phases.
  • Coordinate designs with inter-disciplinary teams for consistency.
  • Develop comprehensive engineering design packages for protective and communication systems.
  • Create SCADA packages including detailed input/output lists.
  • Train and provide technical direction to junior staff.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.
  • Present technical solutions and address client inquiries with confidence.
  • Engage in client meetings and job site visits to gather or provide critical information.
  • Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes in all design outputs to guarantee quality.
  • Delegate and oversee work priorities and reviews among team members.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Substation Protection and Control department as a Lead Protection & Control Engineer. Our team is growing, and we are seeking seasoned Protection and Control Engineers who are in or ready for leadership and have a desire to mentor up and coming engineers. If you have 7+ years of experience in major utility substations, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of protection & control engineers, engineering technicians, and drafting technicians from project proposal to project as-built stage.
  • Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
  • Development of 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 and bill of materials.
  • Development of SCADA packages, including input / output list (Point Data Sheet)
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
  • Developing, nurturing and maintaining trusted relationships with senior level engineers, managers, and executives with current or prospective clients.
  • Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers; respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner.
  • Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
  • Perform/Ensure company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed on all design packages.
  • Delegating, planning, prioritizing and reviewing the work of other engineers will be critical.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). Civil Engineering degrees will also be considered. An MS Degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered.
  • Seven or more years of electrical engineering experience is desired, experience in protection and control engineering is required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or plan to become registered is required.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
  • Familiar with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Must have strong analytical and computer skills.

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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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