Engineer III - Protection & Control

Qualus•Newton, KS

7d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Qualus is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer III to serve as a technical subject matter expert and lead the design of high-voltage substations that support communities and critical infrastructure. The engineer develops innovative, code-compliant solutions, mentors junior engineers, and contributes to technical excellence on complex utility projects. The role works with clients and cross-functional teams to support project success from concept through construction while maintaining quality, safety, and reliability. The engineer designs protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations, including protective relaying, control systems, relay protection schemes, settings criteria, control philosophies, calculations, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation. The role also coordinates with engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors, participates in client meetings and site visits, supports project execution, and leads quality reviews of engineering packages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
4–7 years of experience in substation protection and 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 and interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design substation protection and control systems using applicable codes and client standards, including diagrams, schematics, layouts, wiring and connection documents, communications systems, bills 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 procurement specifications, design scopes, and cost estimates.
Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities.
Prepare supporting documentation for procurement, construction, commissioning, and system operation and maintenance.
Direct and participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to execute projects and resolve technical issues.
Lead client meetings and site visits to collect design data, present engineering solutions, resolve technical issues, and support project execution.
Lead and ensure compliance with company QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.
Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers, reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications for quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.