Power Systems Protection Engineer

Position Title:u00a0Power Systems Protection EngineerDescriptionPosition DescriptionCushing Terrell is seeking a Senior Protection & Studies Engineer to lead and grow our firms capabilities in power system protection. As the go-to expert in this space, you will shape the future of our protection practice while delivering hands-on engineering this role, you will:- Lead the design, analysis, and implementation of protection schemes for substations, distribution systems, and industrial facilities- Perform system studies, develop protection schemes, coordinate relay settings, and review designs for accuracy and code compliance- Serve as the technical authority for other teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and support- Help expand and develop the firms protection capabilities, including building and mentoring a growing team- Collaborate across disciplines on sustainable, impactful projects, influencing both technical direction and firm strategyThis is a high-impact, hands-on role that offers professional growth, exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to build and lead a critical, high-demand specialty within the firm.Position Salary RangeThe expected salary range for this position is $120,000u00a0to $140,000u00a0annually.Required Qualifications- Bachelors degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering- 8+ years of job-related experience- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electrical Code- Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain by comity) in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office- Advanced knowledge of one or more Electrical Systems Analysis Software packages, ETAP preferred- Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Outlook, and Microsoft Office- Proven record of technical competence in areas of electrical system design including but not limited to electrical substations, overhead and underground distribution, and industrial installations, with applicable codes and regulations- Develop working knowledge of Cushing Terrells process and issues affecting productivity and quality control- Ability to prepare fee proposals, various studies and reports in relation to essential functions listed below- Work independently or under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager- Ability to administer construction contracts and conduct on-site observation of work during construction to monitor plan compliance, including administration and review of addendums, substitutions, change orders, and submittalsDid you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they dont meet 100% of the listed requirements? We dont want you to hold back If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to applyPosition ResponsibilitiesPerform various studies including short-circuit, load-flow, coordination, grounding, lightning protection, and others as requirePerform power system studies utilizing one or more power systems analysis software packagesProduce protective relay settings and setting files utilizing relay vendor softwareApply NERC-PRC standards to relay coordination and produce applicable compliance reportsDevelop protection schemes for substations & industrial installationsCoordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams)Maintain a working knowledge of processes and issues affecting productivity and quality of contract documents and reportsAct as Engineer-in-responsible-charge, including making technical decisions in their respective field, re

Created: 2026-02-02