Top 201 lead engineer Jobs in tennessee

Lead Relay Technician
Service Electric Company, a Quanta Services Co —Chattanooga, TN
- $123 - $1,234 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- 7 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Tooling Development Lead
SL Tennessee —Clinton, TN
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Controls Systems Specialist - OSI PI
The Hershey Company —Memphis, TN
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Basic math
Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy —Chattanooga, TN
- $134,546 - $205,557 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1
Sargent & Lundy —Oak Ridge, TN
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chattanooga, TN
- $134,546 - $205,557 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
6d
Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chattanooga, TN
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Service Carpenter
NABHOLZ —Franklin, TN
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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GenAI Architect Lead
Brooksource —Nashville, TN
- $124,600 - $255,900 a year
- Contract
- Remote
- Computer Science
- 3 years
- AWS
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Lead QA Engineer
CGI Group, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- $79,600 - $176,300 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Lead Full Stack Software Engineer
CGI Group, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- $89,600 - $198,400 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Compliance Team Lead
Cyber 74, LLC —Tennessee
- From $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- HIPAA
- 3 years
- Mentoring
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7d
Lead Databricks Consultant - Strategic Solution Architecture
Concentrix —Tennessee
- $170,000 - $225,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Remote
- Background check
- Azure
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Municipal Water Business Lead, TN, AL
AECOM —Franklin, TN
- $175,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Lead Java Software Engineer
CVS Health —Tennessee
- $106,605 - $260,590 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- High school diploma or GED
- SQL
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead Director - Mainframe Systems Engineering
CVS Health —Tennessee
- $144,200 - $288,400 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Machine learning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Process Lead
The Hershey Company —Memphis, TN
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- 3 years
Salesforce Technical Lead (Remote)
Axiom —Nashville, TN
- $125,000 a year
- Remote
- 7 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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13d
Lead Scientist - Directing Cryo-Electron Microscopy and Tomography Center
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital —Memphis, TN
- $125,840 - $238,160 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Lead Software Engineer - Healthcare Data & Audience Applications
Zeta Global —Nashville, TN
- $200,000 - $215,000 a year
- Remote
- Azure
- System design
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Relay Technician

Service Electric Company, a Quanta Services Co -
Chattanooga, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$123 - $1,234 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer communication
Customer service
Project coordination
OSHA 10
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Construction industry experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Crew management

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Relay Technician is an advanced-level technical position responsible for leading and performing the testing, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protective relaying systems and associated control equipment with minimal supervision. This role serves as the designated crew leader on assigned projects and is responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all customers, industry, and company standards. Lead Relay Technician is encouraged to recommend measures to improve field service operations, technical execution, crew productivity, and customer service. The Lead Relay Technician may be assigned work individually or as part of a larger electrical substation, transmission, distribution, generation, or industrial power project.

Lead Relay Technician reports directly to the Relay Operations Manager and works closely with engineers, project managers, customers, and field personnel. This position provides direct oversight, coordination, and mentorship to Relay Technician I, II, III and Senior personnel assigned to the project.

Effective communication with Relay Operations Manager and Relay Supervisor is required throughout active projects and when awaiting assignment and/or standby time.

Often requires extensive travel and non-standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead the testing, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning of protective relaying systems, including but not limited to:
Transmission and distribution line protection schemes
Transformer differential and restricted earth fault protection
Bus differential schemes
Breaker failure and transfer trip schemes
Generator and motor protection systems
Reclosing, synchronizing, and transfer schemes
Microprocessor-based relays and networked protection systems
Serve as the on-site lead responsible for crew safety, daily work planning, and execution of assigned scope of work.
Perform and oversee:
End-to-end relay testing
Primary and secondary injection testing
Functional and logic verification
Trip and close circuit validation
DC system testing and verification
Point-to-point wiring checks
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of relay mis-operations
Review project drawings, relay settings files, and scope of work prior to and during execution.
Coordinate daily activities with project management, engineering, other trades, and customer representatives.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Relay Technician I, II, III and Senior personnel.
Review and ensure accuracy of field reports, commissioning documentation, and as-built redlines.
Interface directly with utility engineers, project managers, and customers as the primary on-site technical representative.
Conduct and participate in job briefings, tailboard meetings, and hazard assessments.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, utility safety rules, and applicable OSHA requirements.
Maintain test equipment, tools, vehicles, and job site organization in a clean and serviceable condition.
Monitor project progress and communicate schedule impacts, technical concerns, safety issues, or resource needs to Relay Operations Manager, Supervisor and/or Project Manager.
Travel to job sites as required, including overnight travel and extended assignments.
Communicate clearly and professionally (written and/or verbal) regarding safety, technical issues, incidents, safety violations, or near misses.
Responsible for completed time, expense, and field service job reports using online/administrative tools or software.
Perform duties in accordance with customer, industry, and corporate laws, regulations, and standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Relay Operations Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology or related field preferred.
7+ years of experience in relay testing, commissioning, or substation protection and control work.
Demonstrated experience leading field crews and managing relay projects
Strong understanding of AC/DC theory and power system protection fundamentals.
Advanced understanding of power system protection and coordination principle
Ability to read, interpret, and redline protection and control drawings.
Knowledge of industry standards including NETA, IEEE, ANSI, and NFPA 70E.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Ability to manage crews, schedules, and technical scope with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
CPR/First Aid certification required or will be provided.

Technical Skills and Tools

Prior experience working in electrical construction, maintenance, or testing environments required.
Advanced proficiency with industry-standard relay test equipment and diagnostic tools
Familiarity with substations, control houses, and high-voltage environments preferred.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Ability to manage scheduling, documentation, and project coordination responsibilities.
Strong working knowledge of microprocessor relays, communication protocols, and networked protection systems.
Good electro-mechanical skills including the ability to operate hand tools, multi-meters, test sets, laptops, and PPE.
Familiarity with IEC 61850 configuration and testing preferred.
Proficiency with relay test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger or equivalent test sets).
Experience with relay settings software for major relay manufacturers.
Advanced experience with microprocessor relays and digital protection schemes.
Experience with SCADA integration and control system troubleshooting.
Competency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based software platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and field tasks efficiently.

Work Environment

Field-based work with exposure to varying environmental conditions.

Extensive travel and flexible scheduling required.

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $123.00 - $1,234.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

Relay Technician: 5 years (Required)
Protection and Controls Technician: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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lead engineer jobs in tennessee

Lead Relay Technician

Tooling Development Lead

Lead Controls Systems Specialist - OSI PI

Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Lead Service Carpenter

GenAI Architect Lead

Lead QA Engineer

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Compliance Team Lead

Lead Databricks Consultant - Strategic Solution Architecture

Municipal Water Business Lead, TN, AL

Lead Java Software Engineer

Lead Director - Mainframe Systems Engineering

Process Lead

Salesforce Technical Lead (Remote)

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Lead Software Engineer - Healthcare Data & Audience Applications

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