Principal Engineer - Engineering Services

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Principal Engineer - Engineering Services to lead detailed engineering designs for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500 kV. The role requires advanced engineering knowledge and the ability to coordinate across multi-discipline teams.

A PE license is preferred or obtainable within six months; expect significant client interaction, mentoring of engineers, and up to 50% travel across the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license preferred or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of related work experience in the T&D industry.
• Extensive knowledge of high voltage substation design and protection/controls.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead relay protection and control engineering on substation and transmission projects.
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering problems across multiple projects.
• Interface with customers, project teams, and stakeholders to present and discuss designs.
• Review vendor drawings and sign off on testing reports for major equipment.
• Support proposals, estimating, procurement and construction activities.
• Mentor and coach junior team members and coordinate with design phase managers.

Skills

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Active listening

Team leadership

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ASPEN

ETAP

PSSE

CDEGS

AutoCAD

Microstation

Primtech

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Principal Engineer - Engineering Services that will be responsible for a broad range of detailed engineering designs for multiple high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500 kV. Responsible for performing a broad scope of engineering assignments of advanced difficulty requiring extensive knowledge in engineering related disciplines.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS

High quality, professional work product performed with initiative, productivity, a positive attitude and behavior. Team members should cooperate with others in a team environment, accept direction from supervisors, follow work rules and procedures, have punctual and consistent attendance, and accept constructive feedback. Performance should meet or exceed the established standards, goals, and accountabilities of the position.

All team members are responsible for supporting an inclusive work environment along with affirmative action and employment related goals and requirements. Team members should align with and contribute to the Mortenson values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and understand and abide by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the relay protection & control engineering aspects on substation and transmission design projects
• Act as a technical specialist who develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and new approaches to unusual or exceptionally complex engineering problems
• Interface and present to multiple stakeholders (e.g. customer decision makers, project teams, etc.)
• Provide technical leadership on many large and small design projects annually across 69Kv and above scopes
• Collect data and make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems, program objectives and requirements, organizing programs, and developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Responsible for the application of complex engineering skills requiring advanced knowledge
• Review and approve equipment vendor drawings and sign off on testing report on major equipment from manufacturers
• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members
• Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Conduct project detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson's best practice Standards
• Verify that construction is in agreement with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
• Perform data analysis and advanced engineering tasks, calculations and studies to develop preliminary and detailed designs for completion of large and small projects
• Develop and evaluate the technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction tender packages
• Initiate and maintain extensive contact with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong project management and analytical problem solving skills
• Strong understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Extensive knowledge of software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, etc.
• Extensive knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative Action plans and their intended use
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is expected or can be acquired within 6 months
• Minimum fifteen (15) years related work experience
• Experience in the T&D industry

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