Lead Engineer - Protection & Control
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
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!
This position may be based in Lake Mary, FL;
Palm Beach Gardens, FL;
Las Vegas, NV, Boise, ;
Raleigh, NC; or Fort Worth, TX.
- 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.
- 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 (7) or more years of electrical engineering experience is desired, experience in protection and control engineering is required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
- Familiar with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
- Must have strong analytical and computer skills.
Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.
The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.
CompanyOverview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency,…
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