Power Systems Protection Engineer

Cushing Terrell•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Senior Protection & Studies Engineer to lead and grow our firm’s capabilities in power system protection. As the go-to expert in this space, you will shape the future of our protection practice while delivering hands-on engineering excellence. This is a high-impact, hands-on role that offers professional growth, exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to build and lead a critical, high-demand specialty within the firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of job-related experience
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electrical Code
Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain by comity) in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office
Advanced knowledge of one or more Electrical Systems Analysis Software packages, ETAP preferred
Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office
Proven record of technical competence in areas of electrical system design including but not limited to electrical substations, overhead and underground distribution, and industrial installations, with applicable codes and regulations
Develop working knowledge of Cushing Terrell’s process and issues affecting productivity and quality control
Ability to prepare fee proposals, various studies and reports in relation to essential functions listed below
Work independently or under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager
Ability to administer construction contracts and conduct ‘on-site’ observation of work during construction to monitor plan compliance, including administration and review of addendums, substitutions, change orders, and submittals
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Lead the design, analysis, and implementation of protection schemes for substations, distribution systems, and industrial facilities
Perform system studies, develop protection schemes, coordinate relay settings, and review designs for accuracy and code compliance
Serve as the technical authority for other teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support
Help expand and develop the firm’s protection capabilities, including building and mentoring a growing team
Collaborate across disciplines on sustainable, impactful projects, influencing both technical direction and firm strategy
Perform various studies including short-circuit, load-flow, coordination, grounding, lightning protection, and others as required
Perform power system studies utilizing one or more power systems analysis software packages
Produce protective relay settings and setting files utilizing relay vendor software
Apply NERC-PRC standards to relay coordination and produce applicable compliance reports
Develop protection schemes for substations & industrial installations
Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams)
Maintain a working knowledge of processes and issues affecting productivity and quality of contract documents and reports
Act as Engineer-in-responsible-charge, including making technical decisions in their respective field, reviewing, stamping, and signing construction documents
Develop positive external and internal client relationships and participate in project interviews for firm-wide projects
Conduct project closeout and quality measurement investigation