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.