Staff Electrical Engineer – Grid Protection & Substations

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program

Insurance benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Minneapolis seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to lead or execute projects that enhance the electric grid's efficiency and reliability. Responsibilities include performing system studies, coordinating designs, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering along with relevant experience or a Master’s degree with less experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $165,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical systems studies.
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes in substations.
• Experience with relay coordination analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects on power system protection applications.
• Conduct technical guidance and design reviews.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

System protection

Power systems modeling

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

Siemens CAPE

ETAP

SKM

CYME

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Minneapolis seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to lead or execute projects that enhance the electric grid's efficiency and reliability. Responsibilities include performing system studies, coordinating designs, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering along with relevant experience or a Master’s degree with less experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $165,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.