Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

SolveNow Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to oversee the design and execution phases of diverse projects including healthcare, commercial, and government facilities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail are essential. Join a dynamic team in Vancouver, Washington, committed to innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program required.
• 3 years of electrical engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge in engineering techniques and procedures needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design of projects from conceptual phase to completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for various types of facilities.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (substitutes 1 year experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About the job Staff Electrical Engineer - Substation

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.

• Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Or Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
• 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion (i.e.passing) FE or EIT preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.