Substation Engineer - I/II

Toth And Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Eight paid holidays

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Discretionary bonuses

Paid Bonding Leave

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

FSA and HSA options

Education assistance

Job summary

Toth And Associates is seeking a Substation Engineer I/II to assist in planning, design, and implementation of electrical substations for utilities, industrial facilities, and renewables in Portland, OR. You will work under a PE and project managers to ensure technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant designs.

Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering and up to 4 years of experience, with strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 0-4 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support design of substation components including yard layouts, grounding, protection, and control building arrangements.
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
• Create design drawings, calculations, and BOMs for planning, construction, and operation.
• Perform engineering calculations such as voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker, and grounding analyses.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PDX - Portland, OR 97239

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $78,000.00 - $100,000.00 / year

Job Summary

The Substation Engineer I / II supports the planning, design, and implementation of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. This role works under the direction of a Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Managers to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant substation designs while building increasing independence and technical depth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the design of physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists and panel layouts.
• Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Apply applicable engineering standards and codes, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI, ensuring consistent and compliant project execution.
• Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 0-4 years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification.
• Experience in the design of medium or high voltage power systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI – C2).
• Prior internship with an electric utility, consulting firm, or industrial manufacturer.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Company‑paid medical and dental coverage with buy‑up options
• 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short‑term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance