Electrical Engineer III - Protection & Control

Electrical Engineering

$98800-146700 / year
Permanent
Permanent
Job ID: 58178374

Job Description

Title: Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls
Location: Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, Denver, CO, or San Antonio, TX

Hire Type: Direct
Compensation: $130K
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K,ect
Must have Skill Set: Substation Design 

 

Overview:
 This position is responsible for the technical control design on a broad range of detailed engineering designs for high voltage substation projects through 500 kV. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements. They will be responsible for performing a broad scope of engineering assignments of moderate difficulty requiring knowledge in engineering-related disciplines.  With some technical oversite, the engineer will learn to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria by using judgment in making adaptations and modifications and providing interpretations and conclusions with support from other Engineers.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, Denver, CO, or San Antonio, TX offices

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Responsible for the relay protection & control engineering aspects on substation and transmission design projects.

· Duties include one line design, schematic design, panel elevations, wiring diagrams, and system troubleshooting.

· Review and approve equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers with Lead Engineer or Manager review and approval.

· Intermediate understanding of discipline specific technical designs, engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

· Works independently with high level direction from Engineering Lead, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager.

· Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction.

· Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects.

· Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project by performing moderate level engineering calculations, data analysis, and engineering tasks.

· Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions.

· Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

· Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and Mortenson QA/QC procedures.

· Creates detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards.

· Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

· Review of engineering work produces a first-time review rate of documents at 75% correct.

· Performs data analysis and engineering tasks, calculations and studies to develop preliminary and detailed designs for completion of large and small projects.

· Develops, under supervision, the technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction tender packages.

· Has basic knowledge of software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, is desirable but not required.

· Previous experience with relay settings desirable but not required

· Moderate Project Management and analytical problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:


· Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program

· 4+ years of related work experience in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) industry

· Experienced in power system protection & control design including one line, schematic, and wiring diagram design. Substation-specific experience preferred

· Experienced in electrical power engineering theories and principles

· Demonstrated experience in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification, required -or- Professional Engineering (PE) license, preferred


 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Mason Curtis
Mason Curtis
Mason Curtis

Senior Recruiter

Mason Curtis is an Energy, Infrastructure & Construction Specialist at Sterling Engineering with more than seven years of recruiting experience, including one year with Sterling. He focuses on connecting skilled candidates with opportunities across energy, infrastructure, and construction, helping clients build strong teams while supporting candidates through meaningful career moves.

Mason is committed to understanding each candidate’s experience, goals, and potential, then advocating for opportunities where they can succeed long-term. His approach is rooted in persistence, communication, and a genuine desire to help people move forward in their careers.

That commitment is reflected in the feedback he receives from candidates. One candidate shared that Mason went above and beyond to help them earn an interview opportunity, even when they were up against individuals with more experience. Mason’s advocacy helped open the door to a role where the candidate now feels valued, supported, and grateful to be part of a company they respect.

For Mason, recruiting is about more than filling positions. It is about creating opportunities that can have a lasting impact on people’s lives, careers, and futures.

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