Substation Design Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing and ESOP

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm providing engineering, system planning, studies and construction services to utilities, developers and industrials across the U.S.

An opening for a design engineer requires a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering and strong communication skills. The role involves design of substations, material procurement, and commissioning support, with opportunities to work across electrical, civil and SCADA domains.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering required.
• Design engineering experience is a plus.
• Willingness to progress toward PE licensure encouraged.
• Occasional travel/driving may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and detail substations (new/ upgrades).
• Procure materials and support construction and commissioning through energization.
• Develop and deliver physical, electrical, civil, and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications.
• Coordinate with project teams; supervise designers, drafters and support staff; ensure quality control.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Quality & accuracy

Meeting schedules

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, renewable energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an immediate opening for a design engineer. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Under the oversight and mentorship of a Project Engineer, Design Engineers assist in the execution of best-in-class projects, including coordination, quality control and oversight of designers, drafters and support staff. Completion of specialized tasks is coordinated with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration) and Transmission & Distribution Engineering.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required, design engineering experience is a plus; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged. The successful applicant must have fundamental knowledge of power engineering principals and applicable codes and standards. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer