Medium Voltage Distribution Engineer

Overview

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Medium Voltage Distribution Electrical Engineer to join our growing overhead distribution team. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to design, deliver, and shape the firms distribution capabilities while working on substations, overhead, and underground distribution systems.

• 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

This role provides hands-on technical work, meaningful collaboration, and the chance to grow with a team expanding our distribution capabilities

The expected salary range for this position is starting at $80,000 - $96,000 annually DOE.

• Bachelors degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of job-related experience including substation and/or underground and overhead distribution line design
• Remote may be considered with 7+ years of experience.
• 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

• Knowledge of overhead distribution line design a plus
• Substation Design BIM software and Distribution software experience a plus

Note:

Some people may not apply if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the qualifications.

• 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
• 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 Ove