Cushing Terrell · 8 hours ago
Medium Voltage Distribution Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $96K/yr
5+ years expCushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm seeking a Medium Voltage Distribution Electrical Engineer to join their overhead distribution team. This role involves designing and developing electrical power substations and distribution lines while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality construction documents.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConsultingInterior Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical power substations and/or underground and overhead distribution lines
Produce and review one-line diagrams, relaying diagrams, control schematics, grounding plans, site plans, and construction specifications
Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality, coordinated construction documents
Contribute to the growth of the overhead distribution practice, gaining opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and long-term career advancement
Consult with the client to determine functional requirements of new or renovated systems and/or projects and prepare information regarding design, specifications, estimated costs, and construction time
Collaborate with other disciplines to produce preliminary concepts and drawings such as developing
Produce plans, sections, and details under the direction of the Project Engineer or as the Project Engineer
Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code sections for Grounding, Electrical Supply Stations and Overhead and Underground Distribution Lines in the production of engineering calculations, design drawings, and specifications
Apply the National Electrical Code in production, including wire sizing, conduit types and sizing, grounding, clearance requirements, etc. in the production of engineering calculations, design drawings, and specifications
Produce one-line diagrams, metering and relaying diagrams, control schematics, grounding plans, physical plans and elevations, and construction specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
5 + years of job-related experience including substation and/or underground and overhead distribution line design
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electrical Code
Licensed Professional Engineer (or on path to obtain) in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office
Intermediate knowledge of Auto CAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office
Ability to design a substation system or power distribution system for small to medium size projects with minimal guidance from professional engineers from start to finish
Excellent working knowledge of substation and distribution systems components such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, ground grid systems, support structures, foundations, lightning protection systems, electrical one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, relay panels, and control buildings
Ability to collaborate and efficiently work on a team to produce high quality construction documents for projects
High level of Quality control and ability to correct design issues
Analytical problem-solving skills
Necessary mathematical skills
Preferred
Knowledge of overhead distribution line design a plus
Substation Design BIM software and Distribution software experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Annual performance bonus
Company
Cushing Terrell
Cushing Terrell is a multi-disciplinary architecture firm that provides building design, visualization, planning, and engineering services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Armer, PE, CEM
Chief Knowledge Officer
Nancy Armstrong
Human Resources Business Partner
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