Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

Cushing Terrell; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Senior Protection & Studies Engineer to lead and grow our protection practice, delivering hands-on engineering excellence. The role focuses on protection schemes for substations, distribution systems, and industrial facilities, with responsibilities that include studies, relay setting coordination, and technical mentorship.

This high-impact, growth-focused position offers leadership exposure, project interviews, and opportunities to build a growing team while

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of job-related experience.
• NESC/NEC knowledge and PE licensure or comity eligibility.
• Advanced knowledge of Electrical Systems Analysis Software (ETAP).
• Experience with protection schemes for substations and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and implementation of protection schemes for substations and facilities.
• Perform system studies and coordinate relay settings.
• Mentor and guide other teams, expanding protection capabilities.
• Ensure code compliance and manage on-site construction observations.

Skills

Relay coordination

Substation design

Power system studies

Mentorship

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Bluebeam

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Senior Protection & Studies Engineer to lead and grow our protection practice, delivering hands-on engineering excellence. The role focuses on protection schemes for substations, distribution systems, and industrial facilities, with responsibilities that include studies, relay setting coordination, and technical mentorship.

This high-impact, growth-focused position offers leadership exposure, project interviews, and opportunities to build a growing team while