Senior Protection Engineer, Grid Reliability & Control

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Minneapolis is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead or execute power system protection and control projects ranging from distribution to large transmission work. You will develop design basis documentation, generate relay configurations, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients.

The role offers opportunities for advancement into leadership positions; a PE license is preferred and experience with substation protection is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 7+ years experience in electrical systems studies.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years in lieu of bachelor’s +7 years.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or execute power system protection and control projects.
• Develop plans, study and coordinate project design assignments.
• Perform power system studies and relay coordination up to 500 kV.
• Develop design basis documentation and native relay configurations.
• Provide engineering guidance, conduct design reviews, and support QA.
• Act as primary client contact and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Protections & controls

Project leadership

Client communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

Electrocon CAPE

SEL AcSELerator

GE Enervista

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Minneapolis is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead or execute power system protection and control projects ranging from distribution to large transmission work. You will develop design basis documentation, generate relay configurations, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients.

The role offers opportunities for advancement into leadership positions; a PE license is preferred and experience with substation protection is valued.