Substation Design Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with employee stock ownership

Vacation days

Personal days

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks design engineers to perform conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of substations, including material procurement and startup support through energization.

The role involves delivering electrical, civil and communication design studies, drawings and specifications while coordinating with SME groups; travel may be required and PE licensure is encouraged.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years design experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy; meet fast-paced schedules.
• Progress towards PE licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of substations.
• Material procurement and coordination with vendors.
• Construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Develop electrical, civil and communication design studies, drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with SME groups and oversee designers/drafters.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Meet deadlines

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 engineers. 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, 2+ years' design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; 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.

Compensation Range: $88,000 - $116,000 Annually

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• 10 to 20 days annual vacation accrual depending on experience
• 4.5 paid personal days and 7.5 paid holidays annually
• Continued professional education reimbursement
• Hired applicant will be eligible for an annual bonus

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