Electrical Engineer 3 - Substation Design

SolveNow Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Oregon is seeking an Electrical Engineer 3 specializing in Substation Design. The ideal candidate will manage complex engineering tasks, perform research for equipment selection, and coordinate projects. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes client focus and teamwork to meet quality requirements and ensure client satisfaction, contributing to innovative solutions in engineering design.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables.
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations.
• Coordinates with internal/external team members on projects.

Skills

Substation Design Physical and/or P&C

Learning on the Fly

Problem Solving

Drive For Results

Listening

Dealing with Ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer 3 - Substation Design

About the job Electrical Engineer 3 - Substation Design

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and policies and procedures
• Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate
• Begins to independently apply knowledge and complies with quality program relative to assigned tasks
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Prepares a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables
• Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work
• Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Recognizes, defines and resolves problems within assigned area
• May provide direction and guidance to others

Project Coordination:

• Assigns tasks to and coordinates with other internal/external team members on less complex projects
• Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work

Client Focus:

• Actively seeks to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership
• Applies understanding of client interests and drivers to their own behavior and performance of the work under his/her responsibility
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:

• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes
• May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Substation Design Physical and/or P&C
• Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Listening and Dealing with Ambiguity
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.