Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist
On-siteChattanooga, Tennessee, United States or Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Create and check single-line/three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects. Examine drawings and specifications to locate inconsistencies, research standards, and propose corrective actions with clear documentation. Perform peer reviews and final QA to ensure deliverables meet code, client requirements, and internal procedures. Coordinate handoffs with adjacent groups to ensure protection and controls work integrates cleanly with the rest of the package. Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time-saving tools, and contribute to the knowledge base. Represent the team in design reviews and direct technical conversations with utility clients. Set the technical approach on assigned packages and coach junior engineers on drafting standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
- 10+ Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV+
- Deep P&C design expertise – Protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and Bill-of-Materials
- Design software proficiency – Expert with AutoCAD; comfortable providing design markups with Bluebeam Revu
- Independent problem-solver – Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision
- Client-facing communicator – Able to lead design reviews, kickoffs, and scope discussions directly with utility clients and other consultants
- 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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