Substation Design Engineer in Training

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA & Lifestyle Spending Account

Professional development

Flexible work schedule (9/80)

PTO 120+ hours/year

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. seeks an Engineer-in-Training, Electrical Designer to support substation design work for power delivery, renewables, and critical infrastructure nationwide.

You will collaborate with senior engineers to develop designs, produce deliverables, and gain experience across multiple projects. The role provides growth opportunities within a collaborative team, with training, mentoring, and a focus on quality work within budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• 0-3 years of experience as an electrical designer or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of CAD applications such as AutoCAD and Mircostation.
• Must demonstrate strong ethical behavior while striving to produce quality work within project budgets and schedules.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter, be a highly motivated team player, and able to work under time constraints.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task on several design projects.

Responsibilities

• Help develop technical design deliverables including: one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, AC/DC system design and sizing, communications design for substation automation, substation physical layout and design, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, lighting design, and system grounding design.
• Learn how to prepare low complexity engineering studies or assist senior engineers with advanced engineering studies.
• Help prepare project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter / team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. seeks an Engineer-in-Training, Electrical Designer to support substation design work for power delivery, renewables, and critical infrastructure nationwide.

You will collaborate with senior engineers to develop designs, produce deliverables, and gain experience across multiple projects. The role provides growth opportunities within a collaborative team, with training, mentoring, and a focus on quality work within budget and schedule constraints.