Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:100% employee‑owned with 40+ years of industry historyRated as a top System Integrator GiantWe have a Lead Protection Engineer opportunity available in Nashville, TN. The Lead Engineer performs relay setting calculations and coordination studies with full technical autonomy, working independently and capable of directing the technical work of others on assigned projects. Event analysis is a Lead Engineer function; this role owns the majority of that work directly and coordinates support from other engineers as needed.Within the group, the Lead Engineer serves as the primary technical resource within assigned projects, escalating issues to the Principal when warranted. The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading and performing technical work on projects as assigned by the PAC Engineering Manager. The Lead Engineer is also responsible for communicating proactively if a project schedule is unclear, unrealistic, or at risk, ensuring any concerns are communicated proactively.Major ResponsibilitiesThis position requires the Lead Protection Engineer to provide relay settings, event analysis, system studies services, and engineering consulting services to electric utility companies. System scope encompasses Transmission, Generation, and Distribution systems. Responsibilities include:Drawing Review – Evaluation of specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substations, generation facilities, or distribution feeders.Event Analysis – Provide comprehensive reporting on analysis findings and recommendations for mis‑operation mitigationDesign Review – Provide redline markups for protection and control drawings as necessary pertaining to protection systemsLeadership of projects and direction of subordinate engineers assigned to such projectsPerformance of compliance related work as assigned by principal engineerDevelopment and continuous preservation of strong working relationships with customers by demonstrating an awareness of customer needs, preferences, timeliness, and financial obligations of clientsManagement of resources and capabilities required to deliver protection, automation, and control (PAC) engineering servicesDemonstrating a safety consciousness mindset in unique situations encountered at diverse work sitesAssisting in the development of estimates for client proposalsIdeal Candidate QualificationsKnowledge of calculating settings for electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor protection devices from industry platforms, including, but not limited to: GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, Beckwith, Basler, Eaton, and ABBAbility to write code for macros or scripts that aid in performing studies or calculating relay settingsAbility to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one‑line drawings for the purpose of understanding system operation and developing settingsProficiency in developing standard settings templates and proceduresOrganizational skills to maintain all project documentation including customer deliverables.Technical leadership aptitude for projects and to guide lower‑level engineers/techniciansTechnical breadth to support commissioning projects for the Field Engineering Services DepartmentMotivation to attend PSRC and relevant protection conferences and seminars as schedule permits7+ years of experience with power system study software, which may include CAPE, CYME, ASPEN, ETAP, Synergy, and others5+ years of fault analysis, postmortem analysis, and/or mis‑operation mitigation effortsJob RequirementsEducationA Bachelor's degree electrical engineering is required from an ABET accredited institution. Alternatively, 20+ years in a role directly interfacing with protective relaying, settings, logic, and studies may be acceptable.Experience7-10 years with capabilities in below areas preferred:In-depth understanding of three‑phase power systemsIn-depth understanding of protection and control schemes, including implementation and study‑levelIn-depth experience setting and analyzing electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor protection devicesIn-depth experience with power quality measurements and analysisExperience leading a team of protection engineersExperience with study software and analysis of waveforms and sequence of event reportsExperience programming remote terminal units (RTUs) and other auxiliary interfacing equipmentExperience with SCADA and other energy management system (EMS) softwareExperience with AutoCADAbility to travel up to 10‑20%Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's licensePhysical Demands of PositionSeeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, pushing, and pulling, warm and cold temperature conditions, sun exposure, moisture, potential exposure to hazardous materials and electrical voltages.Working ConditionsMostly an office position. However, should travel to a site be requested, on site environment could require work in various temperature conditions; in and/or around moisture, on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces, and at heights; will require frequent standing, driving a 4‑wheel drive vehicle, and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching; will have exposure to noise, vibrations and chemicals. May require irregular or extended hours, subject to being on call and travel for project completion.*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionBasic and Supplemental Life and AD&DLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Short Term DisabilityHealthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementReferral Bonus Program401(k)/Profit Sharing100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)Employee Assistance ProgramWill Preparation ResourcesWorldwide Travel AssistanceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr