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Mortenson

Engineer VI – Engineering Services

Mortenson

. Perform relay protection and control engineering for substation and transmission design projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,500 - $213,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates advanced engineering knowledge and skills in relay protection and control engineering for substations and transmission design projects, with a strong emphasis on project management, technical leadership, and effective communication across diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Relay Protection EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipElectrical Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineering License

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Hard Skills
Advanced Engineering ConceptsData AnalysisSystem ModelingRelay Coordination StudiesQA/QC ProceduresElectrical DesignTechnical Requirements DevelopmentEngineering CalculationsConstruction VerificationEngineering Policies
Soft Skills
Analytical Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationActive ListeningMentoringNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
ASPENETAPPSSECDEGSAutoCADMicrostationPrimtech
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineering License
Industry Keywords
T&D IndustrySubstation DesignTransmission DesignEqual Employment OpportunityAffirmative Action

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform relay protection and control engineering for substation and transmission design projects
  • Develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems
  • Interface with and present to customers, decision makers, project teams, and other stakeholders
  • Provide technical leadership on design projects across 69 kV and above scopes
  • Collect data and make authoritative decisions and recommendations impacting extensive engineering activities
  • Apply complex engineering skills and advanced engineering knowledge
  • Review and approve equipment vendor drawings and sign off on major equipment testing reports
  • Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, and construction
  • Coordinate with engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to deliver projects
  • Mentor, coach, develop, and lead junior team members
  • Assist field personnel with unanticipated site conditions
  • Plan and conduct work involving evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of engineering techniques and criteria
  • Conduct detailed designs aligned with customer requirements and Mortenson best-practice standards
  • Verify construction matches electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings and QA/QC
  • Perform data analysis, calculations, studies, and advanced engineering tasks for preliminary and detailed designs
  • Develop and evaluate technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction tender packages
  • Maintain extensive contact with engineers and officials of other organizations and companies, persuading and negotiating on critical issues
  • Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and prepare and present recommendations
  • Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • Lead by example, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong project management and analytical problem solving skills
  • Strong understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
  • Extensive knowledge of software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license is expected or can be acquired within 6 months
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years related work experience
  • Experience in the T&D industry
  • Visa sponsorship is offered for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program
  • Incentive plan eligibility