Principal Substation Engineer: Lead Design & Client Advocate

Jacobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 155,600 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited personalized paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a Principal Substation Engineer to support the expansion of T&D operations in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, PE licensure, and a minimum of 12 years of experience in substation design.

The position involves developing design deliverables, mentoring junior team members, and providing engineering oversight. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and personalized paid time off. Salary ranges from $155,600 to $204,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within the United States.
• Minimum 12 years of direct substation design experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with regional teams to support utility clients.
• Develop substation design deliverables from concept through IFC.
• Mentor team members across North America and globally.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering

CADD platforms (AutoCAD, Bentley)

Voltage-drop studies

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley products

Job description

Jacobs is looking for a Principal Substation Engineer to support the expansion of T&D operations in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, PE licensure, and a minimum of 12 years of experience in substation design.

The position involves developing design deliverables, mentoring junior team members, and providing engineering oversight. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and personalized paid time off. Salary ranges from $155,600 to $204,000 based on qualifications.