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Mortenson

Principal Engineer – Engineering Services

Mortenson

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced engineering principles and project management skills, with a strong focus on relay protection and control engineering for substations and transmission systems. Capable of providing technical leadership, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Relay Protection EngineeringProject ManagementASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, PrimtechProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseT&D Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Relay Coordination StudiesProtective Relay SettingsData AnalysisEngineering DesignTechnical Requirements DevelopmentCalculations and StudiesQA/QC ProceduresEngineering JudgmentAdvanced Engineering ConceptsProblem Solving
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationActive ListeningMentoringNegotiationTeam Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) License
Industry Keywords
Substation DesignTransmission DesignElectrical EngineeringEqual Employment OpportunityAffirmative ActionConstruction Tender PackagesStakeholder EngagementEngineering PoliciesBusiness StandardsField Personnel Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform relay protection and control engineering for substation and transmission design projects
  • Develop and apply advanced engineering concepts to unusual or exceptionally complex problems
  • Interface with and present to customers, decision makers, project teams, and other stakeholders
  • Provide technical leadership on large and small design projects across 69 kV and above scopes
  • Make authoritative data-driven decisions and recommendations affecting extensive engineering activities
  • Apply mature engineering judgment to solve unprecedented problems and develop programs, standards, and guides
  • 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, and develop junior team members
  • Assist field personnel with unanticipated site conditions
  • Conduct detailed designs aligned with customer requirements and Mortenson best-practice standards
  • Verify construction aligns with electrical engineering 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
  • Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations
  • Build relationships with key engineers and officials through persuasion and negotiation
  • Lead team members by example 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 ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and protective relay settings for systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV
  • Active listening skills and effective communication, with openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license 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