Senior Electrical Engineer

1 day ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Grid Resiliency

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead our power protection engineering team in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our electrical grid systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance grid resiliency and support the growth of the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead complex electrical engineering projects, including power system studies, design, and implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of power system protection schemes, philosophies, and technologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and advancements.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing guidance on project execution, technical skills, and professional development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including construction, commissioning, and operations, to ensure seamless project delivery and minimize downtime.
  • Conduct site visits, perform risk assessments, and provide recommendations for improvement to optimize grid performance and reduce maintenance costs.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus three years of experience in electrical systems studies, preferably in the electric utility or industrial power distribution industry.
  • Master's degree plus two years of related experience accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree plus three years of related experience.
  • Professional Engineer licensure preferred but not required.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Previous experience in protective relay settings development in Transmission or Distribution industry.
  • Prior experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.).
  • Knowledge of protection schemes and philosophies applied at Transmission and Distribution substations.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical single lines, three lines, schematics, functional diagrams, etc.
  • Designing calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay load ability calculation.
  • Ability to perform Grounding, Arc Flash, and other Power system studies is a plus.
  • Providing engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substation.
  • A Professional Engineer licensure, or the pursuit of it, is strongly preferred.
Additional Information:

Estimated salary range: $140,000 - $180,000 per year.



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