Planning Engineer - I/II

Toth And Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company-paid medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Toth And Associates is seeking an entry-level Utility Planning Engineer - I/II for our Portland, OR office. This position involves modeling electric distribution systems and recommending upgrades while providing mentorship under senior engineers. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with strong interpersonal skills and a foundation in electrical concepts.

Responsibilities include design management, project coordination, and client interaction. A BS degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with a focus on power systems courses preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• EIT certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Coursework in power systems, electric machines, or power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and management of assigned engineering projects.
• Develop design documentation and coordinate project completion.
• Perform detailed calculations for manufacturing and construction standards.

Skills

Proficiency with Excel

Interpersonal and written communication skills

Understanding of core power concepts

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power systems analysis software (Milsoft, CYME, Synergi, PowerWorld, Aspen)

Programming languages (Python, VBA)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PDX - Portland, OR 97239
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: 4-Year Degree
Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $100,000.00 / year
Travel Percentage: Up to 10%
Job Shift: Day

Utility Planning Engineer - I/II

Toth & Associates is hiring an entry-level Utility Planning Engineer - I/II for our Portland office. You'll model electric distribution systems for utility clients across the US - running load flow, contingency, generator interconnection studies, battery charging studies, fault current analysis - and translate the results into recommendations that get built. You'll work alongside Transmission Planning, Transmission Design, and Substation Design engineers to scope real system upgrades for real utilities.

This is a role designed for new or early-career engineers. You'll get structured mentorship from senior PE-licensed engineers. Expect a clear path from Engineer I to II to III as you build experience. A qualified applicant must have good interpersonal skills as the job requires management of projects and team members as well as meeting and working closely with clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Demonstrate developmental experience as a professional engineer.
• Responsible for the design and management of assigned projects.
• Exhibit a detailed knowledge of industry standard methods, specifications, and materials.
• Develop design documentation, drawings, and project data for assigned projects; review documentation, drawings, and project data submitted by team members.
• Coordinate with multiple entities and oversee project completion.
• Direct drafters in the development of exhibits and construction documents.
• Organize project management practices to include coordination/communication with team members and clients.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Investigate the extent and nature of client concerns, and prepare remedial measures to be presented to management.
• Oversee project production efforts to help assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and on budget.
• Manage the design and monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with the engineering design.
• Perform or assign field observation and project inspection.
• Occasional travel/driving is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
• Coursework in power systems, electric machines, or power electronics.
• Understanding of core power concepts (power factor, per unit, load flow) at a coursework level.
• Proficiency with Excel and the rest of MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• EIT certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Valued but not required skills and experience

• Exposure to any power systems analysis software (Milsoft, CYME, Synergi, PowerWorld, or Aspen).
• Proficiency in a programming language (Python, VBA, etc).
• Internship or co-op experience with a utility, co-op, or consulting firm.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Eight paid holidays
• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
• 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short-term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance