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Posted Apr 12, 2026

Senior Electrical Engineer (Newton)

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%3Cp%3ELead power system protection and control engineering projects from the conceptual phase through design completion and construction for electrical substation and transmission/distribution project needs to support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity. Responsible for performing power system studies and system protection settings coordination analysis (using ASPEN OneLiner or Electrocon CAPE software) on various projects (up to 500-kV voltage level) including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation. Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power busses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders. Develop design basis documentation for protective settings and generate native relay configuration files using SEL’s AcSELerator, GE’s Enervista software programs and other applicable software programs. Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced electrical engineering techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods. Provide technical guidance to the project team, conduct design reviews, support quality control and provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations. Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects including the development of project schedule, scope, budget, and staffing and construction planning.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EA Professional Engineer licensure is strongly preferred. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel with occasional international travel up to 15% of the time for internal meetings, client and site visits. Multiple positions available.%3C/p%3E %3Cp%3ERequires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology*, or a directly related field from an accredited program plus seven (7) years of electrical engineering experience.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E*A Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering Technology field must be accompanied with completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAlternatively, the employer will accept a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a directly related field from an accredited program plus six (6) years of electrical engineering experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree plus seven (7) years of described experience.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EMust have three (3) years of experience in each of the following:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EElectrical systems studies in the electric utility or industrial power distribution industry.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EElectrical standard engineering techniques and procedures as applied to power system design.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EANSI and IEEE Standards.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELeading the power system studies and system protection settings design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforming quality reviews for power system studies and system protection settings.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUnderstanding of Protection and Control system design for substation applications and automation (69kV – 500kV), one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, control panel layouts, bill of materials, and protection specifications.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EApplying FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERelay and Device Communication Protocols such as IEC61850, Ethernet, DNP3, or Modbus.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevice setting software programs such as SEL’s AcSELerator, GE’s Enervista, or other similar programs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMicrosoft Office Suite.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3ETelecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Primarily domestic travel with occasional international travel up to 15% of the time for internal meetings, client, and site visits.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%24156,936- %24240,000%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EBenefits%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EOur extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. %26nbsp;From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. %26nbsp;As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. %26nbsp;For more information, please visit the Benefits %26amp; Wellness page.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EQualified applicants please submit resume to www.burnsmcd.com/careers. Requisition ID [254905]. Employees may also refer a candidate to apply and be eligible for an award through Burns %26amp; McDonnell’s Employee Referral Program described in the company’s Policy Manual.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EEEO/Disabled/Veterans.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E *!   EEO/Disabled/Veterans   Accommodations for Applicants Recruitment Fraud   For technical assistance please email [email protected]. Include an explanation of difficulties and a screen shot of any errors.