Staff Electrical Engineer - Protection Applications (Kansas City)
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LocationUS-MO-Kansas City
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience2+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field
3 years of experience in electrical systems studies in electric utility or industrial power distribution industry
Master's degree plus 2 years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of bachelor's plus 3 years
Professional Engineer licensure
Knowledge of predominant protection schemes and philosophies in Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations
Application of industry standards for protection of system equipment
Power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, CYME software
Designing calculations including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation
Developing native relay setting files using SEL's AcSELerator/Grid configurator and GE's Enervista and similar vendor software programs
Providing engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations
Leading multiple engineering teams on engineering design and scope for multiple projects
Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements
Knowledge of IEC61850 and its implementation
Skills
ASPEN OneLiner
Siemens CAPE
ETAP
SKM
CYME
SEL AcSELerator
Grid configurator
GE Enervista
IEC61850
About the role
Responsible for leading or executing power system protection applications engineering projects. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the future of the resiliency, reliability and economic operation of the electric grid. Opportunities to advance into leadership/management roles are available.
Responsibilities
Position may include following assignments:
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Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced electrical engineering techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
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Develop and evaluate plans for major projects. Assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient or testing is advisable.
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Coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports, or project design assignments.
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Responsible for performing power system studies and system protection settings coordination on various projects (up to 500-kV voltage level).
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Develop design basis documentation for protective settings and generate native relay configuration files.
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Provide technical guidance to the project team, conduct design reviews, and support quality control.
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Act as primary contact for both internal and external client-side communication.
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Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects.
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Train, guide, and mentor less experienced engineers.
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Support business development and marketing initiatives
Requirements
Required Experience:
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Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a directly related field plus (3) years of experience in electrical systems studies in the electric utility or industrial power distribution industry.
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Will accept a Master’s degree plus (2) years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree plus (3) years of related experience.
Nice to have
Preferred Experience/Skills:
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A Professional Engineer licensure is strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of the predominant protection schemes and philosophies that are encountered in Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Collector Substations.
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Application of industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power busses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders.
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Power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, CYME software.
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Designing calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation.
•
Developing native relay setting files using SEL’s AcSELerator/Grid configurator and GE’s Enervista and similar vendor software programs.
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Providing engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations.
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Leading multiple engineering teams on engineering design and scope for multiple projects.
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Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements is a plus.
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Knowledge of IEC61850 and its implementation is a plus.
Legal
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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