Demo

Staff Electrical Engineer - Protection Applications (Ohio)

Burns & McDonnell
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Description

The Staff Electrical Engineer will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Staff Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

  • 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.
  • Coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports, or project design assignments.
  • Responsible for performing power system studies and system protection settings coordination on various projects (Up to 500-kV voltage level).
  • Develop design basis documentation for protective settings and generate native relay configuration files.
  • Conduct design reviews, and support quality control.
  • Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects.
  • Train, guide, and mentor less experienced team members.
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field plus three (3) years of experience in electrical systems studies in the electric utility or industrial power distribution industry.
  • Will accept a Master’s degree plus two (2) years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of related experience.
  • Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer licensure.

Preferred Experience/Skills

  • Previous experience in development of protective relay settings in Transmission, or Distribution industry
  • Prior experience in commonly utilized system modelling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.)
  • Knowledge of protection schemes and philosophies commonly applied at Transmission, and Distribution substations.
  • Developing native relay setting files using SEL’s AcSELerator and GE’s Enervista software programs
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical single lines, three lines, schematics, functional diagrams, etc.
  • 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
  • Ability to perform Grounding, Arc Flash, and other Power system studies is a plus
  • Providing engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations

Compensation

$110,000.00-165,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location US-OH-Akron

Other Locations US-OH-Columbus

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 261060

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D

Salary : $110,000 - $165,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Staff Electrical Engineer - Protection Applications (Ohio)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Staff Electrical Engineer - Protection Applications (Ohio) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$77,212 - $88,935
Income Estimation: 
$101,213 - $124,848
Income Estimation: 
$90,267 - $107,792
Income Estimation: 
$90,926 - $113,495
Income Estimation: 
$102,148 - $116,687
Income Estimation: 
$90,267 - $107,792
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Income Estimation: 
$90,267 - $107,792
Income Estimation: 
$125,799 - $152,617
Income Estimation: 
$110,220 - $132,692
Income Estimation: 
$111,195 - $140,107
Income Estimation: 
$126,558 - $144,904
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Burns & McDonnell

  • Burns & McDonnell Springdale, AR
  • Description Our integrated Transportation design-build practice is looking to add a proven design manager to our Alternative Delivery team to support our g... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Omaha, NE
  • Description Burns & McDonnell’s growing Water Practice is in search of a Senior Water/Wastewater Process Engineer. Our passion started with water, and our ... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Salt Lake, UT
  • Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Natural and Cultural Resources Project Manager in the Southwest Region to lead environmental work for infrastruc... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Manhattan, KS
  • Description About Us At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, we partner with clients across industries to redefine how capital projects are planned, exec... more
  • 7 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Staff Electrical Engineer - Protection Applications (Ohio) jobs in the Akron, OH area that may be a better fit.

  • Burns & McDonnell Akron, OH
  • Description The Assistant Substation Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project staff in the preparatio... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • Asplundh Electrical Testing Akron, OH
  • Description About the Role At Asplundh Electrical Testing , safety is not a priority—it is our foundation. The Senior Relay Technician plays a critical rol... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!