Senior System Protection Engineer – Transmission Line

Qualus

. Complete relay coordination analyses and determine appropriate settings for substation projects .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • Nevada • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in electric utility system protection principles and the ability to design and implement protection, control, and substation automation schemes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on compliance with NERC/WECC mandates and delivering high-quality customer service.

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Electric Utility System ProtectionProtection Philosophy DevelopmentNERC/WECC ComplianceTechnical AnalysesProject Management

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Hard Skills

Relay Coordination AnalysisSubstation Automation DesignRemedial Action Scheme SpecificationComputer Modeling TechniquesPower System Disturbance Analysis

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Quality ControlCustomer ServiceConstruction SupportPoliciesRegulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete relay coordination analyses and determine appropriate settings for substation projects
Lead development of company system protection philosophy
Design protection, control, and substation automation schemes
Specify relaying and associated equipment, including automation methodologies and large to complex remedial action schemes
Perform studies and prepare and provide reports to executive management and internal and external customers
Develop state-of-the-art solutions for large to complex protection problems, including analysis of power system disturbances
Ensure quality control and external customer service on assigned projects
Provide construction support and coordinate with construction forces
Seek and incorporate customer input
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, codes, regulations, and NERC/WECC mandates
Perform related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree from an accredited college/university with 8 years industry experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license, or an Engineering degree from an accredited college/university with 10 years of industry experience without a Professional Engineer (PE) license
Demonstrated knowledge of electric utility system protection principles
Demonstrated knowledge of protection philosophies employed across the company
Technical analyses utilizing appropriate computer modeling techniques
Time management, organizational, oral, and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Knowledge of and compliance with NERC/WECC mandates, policies, codes, and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Company Holidays