Electrical Designer

H&H; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional work environment

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

H&H is seeking an Electrical Designer to join their Portland, Oregon office. This position involves the design, inspection, and evaluation of electrical systems for various infrastructure projects including movable bridges and stadiums.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and will be involved in both design and field inspection work, gaining hands-on experience. The firm offers a professional environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in both office and field assignments involving the design and inspection of infrastructure facilities.
• Prepare electrical calculations and supporting documentation as part of the basis of design.
• Develop design plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Perform field inspections and prepare technical reports documenting existing conditions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

H&H is seeking an Electrical Designer to join the firm’s Portland, Oregon, office. This position supports the design, inspection, and evaluation of electrical systems for movable bridges, floating bridges, railroad bridges, ferry slips, stadium movable roof structures, and decorative and functional lighting systems. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of infrastructure projects while developing hands‑on experience in both design and field inspection work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in both office and field assignments involving the design, inspection, rehabilitation, and condition assessment of infrastructure facilities
• Prepare electrical calculations and supporting documentation as part of the basis of design
• Develop design plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Perform field inspections and prepare technical reports documenting existing conditions and recommendations
• Apply applicable engineering standards and codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), AASHTO standards, AREMA guidelines, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project delivery
• Work effectively with local and remote project teams and technical staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Zero to two years of relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Computer‑Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software, including AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or active pursuit of the FE exam
• Interest in control systems, power distribution, motor controls, and lighting design
• Experience supporting transportation, bridge, ferry, or infrastructure‑related projects
• Candidates local to the Portland, Oregon area are preferred

Benefits

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k).

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS