Electrical Engineer, Power Systems & Protection Lead

Montana-Dakota-Utilities-Co; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota-Utilities-Co seeks a qualified electrical engineer to design, implement, and maintain protection systems for the transmission network. The role involves power system studies, relay settings, and compliance with NERC standards.

Level I–III progression with increasing responsibility; requires a PE or EI/EIT and significant energy-industry experience. Travel within the service territory is moderate, and a pre-employment background check applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• Five years of progressively responsible energy industry experience preferred.
• EI/EIT or PE designation considered a plus.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools and CAD/GIS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering designs, specifications, and project management for electric construction projects.
• Review system data to monitor capacity and ensure compliance with codes and policy.
• Develop plans to increase electric system capacity and reliability.
• Lead large, complex projects and coordinate with external consultants.

Skills

Power system analysis

Protection philosophy

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

EI or EIT certificate

P.E. designation

Tools

Engineering Analysis software

CAD

GIS

Surveying principles

J.D. Edwards

Job description

Montana-Dakota-Utilities-Co seeks a qualified electrical engineer to design, implement, and maintain protection systems for the transmission network. The role involves power system studies, relay settings, and compliance with NERC standards.

Level I–III progression with increasing responsibility; requires a PE or EI/EIT and significant energy-industry experience. Travel within the service territory is moderate, and a pre-employment background check applies.