Jobs · Management · Montana

Medium Voltage Distribution Engineer

Cushing Terrell · Billings, MT · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagement$80k–$96k/yrFull-time

Position Responsibilities

  • Design medium voltage underground and overhead distribution systems, producing electrical and physical drawings, one-line diagrams, metering and relaying diagrams, control schematics, grounding plans, and construction specifications
  • Run engineering calculations and system modeling studies including load flow, short circuit analysis, cable ampacity, structure analysis, and sag and tension studies using ETAP, EasyPower, or equivalent software
  • Size and specify medium voltage equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, reclosers, insulators, surge arresters, and support structures for projects ranging from small to medium scale
  • Apply NESC and NEC requirements throughout design, ensuring compliance in grounding plans, clearance requirements, conduit and cable schedules, and construction documents
  • Collaborate with clients, project engineers, and multidisciplinary team members to define project requirements, review design concepts, and deliver coordinated construction documents
  • Direct and coordinate with drafters to produce accurate, high-quality drawings aligned with project scope and schedule
  • Manage two to four concurrent medium voltage distribution projects, maintaining quality control and progressing toward greater design autonomy

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
  • 5 or more years of experience in medium voltage distribution design, including underground and/or overhead distribution systems
  • Demonstrated experience producing MV design drawings and specifying equipment in the 5kV to 35kV range
  • Proficiency in power system modeling using ETAP, EasyPower, or PSSE
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification obtained or actively scheduled, with active pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with overhead distribution line design
  • Proficiency in SpidaCalc or PLS-CADD for structure analysis and pole loading calculations
  • Experience with Bluebeam for document review and markup
  • Substation Design BIM software experience

Position Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 to $96,000 annually.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide: here.

Contact

If you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process, contact 406.248.7455.

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