QA/QC Protection & Controls Engineer

Role Overview

QA/QC Protection & Controls Engineer 2 provides quality assurance/quality control within the engineering team for protection and control systems used in high-voltage substations (typically 69kV to 500kV). The position verifies that designs meet regulatory standards, project requirements, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC engineering design reviews for protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations
• QA/QC protection scheme documentation, including:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Three-line diagrams
  • Control schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
• QA/QC protection and control drawings to ensure alignment with substation physical layout and design
• QA/QC control and relay panel layouts and review/assemble relevant specifications
• QA/QC design specifications, including the bill of materials (BOM)
• QA/QC sizing/design for auxiliary systems (e.g., AC/DC load centers, batteries, chargers)
• QA/QC sizing/design for conduit, cabling, and backup generators
• Review junior engineer designs, verify compliance with client standards/specifications, and identify gaps in protection
• Document QA/QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate findings to the team

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience
• B.S. in Engineering or other technical degree
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license: preferred but not required
• Driver’s license

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to mentor junior staff through guidance and review of work products
• Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary teams and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Work Location / Flexibility

• Hybrid in: Overland Park, KS; Pittsburgh, PA; Lisle, IL; Orlando, FL
• Or fully remote option for eligible locations