Principal Engineer – Engineering Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Execute relay protection and control engineering for both substation and transmission design initiatives.

• Formulate and implement advanced engineering concepts to address unique or particularly complex challenges.

• Engage with and deliver presentations to clients, decision-makers, project teams, and other stakeholders.

• Offer technical leadership on both large and small design projects encompassing 69 kV and higher scopes.

• Make authoritative, data-driven decisions and recommendations that influence extensive engineering activities.

• Utilize mature engineering judgment to resolve unprecedented issues and develop programs, standards, and guidelines.

• Review and endorse equipment vendor drawings and approve major equipment testing reports.

• Provide engineering assistance for proposals, cost estimation, procurement, and construction activities.

• Collaborate with engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to ensure successful project delivery.

• Mentor, coach, and nurture the development of junior team members.

• Support field personnel in navigating unforeseen site conditions.

• Conduct detailed designs that meet customer specifications and align with Mortenson’s best-practice standards.

• Ensure that construction is in accordance with electrical engineering drawings, including preparatory meetings and QA/QC processes.

• Execute data analysis, calculations, studies, and advanced engineering tasks for both preliminary and detailed designs.

• Develop and assess technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction tender packages.

• Investigate engineering and design challenges, evaluate alternatives, and provide recommendations.

• Establish relationships with key engineers and officials through effective persuasion and negotiation.

• Lead team members by example and oversee performance management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional project management and analytical problem-solving abilities.

• Deep understanding of discipline-specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies.

• Advanced proficiency in engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.

• Extensive expertise in ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, and similar software.

• In-depth knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and protective relay settings for systems from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.

• Strong active listening skills and effective communication, with a receptiveness to diverse input and feedback.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive practices, and Affirmative Action plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is expected or can be obtained within 6 months.

• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience.

• Experience within the T&D industry.

• Visa sponsorship is available for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including complimentary vision coverage.

• Dental plan.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous match provided by Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and various other paid leaves.

• Employer-sponsored Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Complimentary mental health tool and concierge services with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Adoption assistance support.

• Discount program for gym memberships.

• Eligibility for incentive plans.