Senior Substation P&C Engineer
On-siteChattanooga, Tennessee, United States or Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Lead design of single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and schematics for medium- to large-scale transmission substation projects, reviewing and approving team deliverables against code and internal QA procedures. Own client communication on P&C scope, conducting design reviews, RFI responses, and closeout documentation while coordinating with Relay Settings and Scoping disciplines. Stamp and seal stamped deliverables, mentor junior engineers on standards and calculation methods, and shape internal P&C standards and templates. Support proposal teams with technical narratives for RFP responses and identify process improvements to scale across the group. Located in Knoxville or Chattanooga, TN, with 9/80 schedule option and 1–2 monthly client site trips.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited)
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 8+ Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV+
- Deep protection expertise – CTs, VTs, differential protection, breaker and line protection, and the standards behind them (IEEE, NESC)
- Design software proficiency – Expert with AutoCAD; comfortable with Bluebeam Revu for design markups and reviews
- Client-facing communicator – Able to lead design reviews, kickoffs, and scope discussions directly with utility clients
- Independent project owner – Drives complex packages from scoping through closeout with minimal oversight, anticipating risks and resolving them before they hit the schedule
- Mentor by default – Naturally develops junior and mid-level engineers; sets the bar on design quality, documentation, and QA discipline for the team around you
- Location – Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN
- Travel availability – Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1–2 single-night trips per month
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