Substation Engineer - III/IV

Toth And Associates; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-paid medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company matching

Discretionary bonuses

Education assistance

Job summary

Toth And Associates is seeking a Substation Engineer III / IV in Kennewick, WA to design and execute electrical substation projects for various clients. This role involves applying advanced engineering judgment and providing leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and have 3-8 years of relevant experience in the field. Toth offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute substation design tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently perform the design of physical substation components.
• Develop and review protection and control schematics.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings and calculations.
• Conduct technical quality reviews of design packages.
• Mentor Engineer I / II staff and designers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

SES-CDEGS software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TRICITIES - Kennewick, WA 99301
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: 4-Year Degree
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Up to 10%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Engineering - Electrical
Qualified candidates applying directly to Toth are eligible for a sign-on bonus equal to 10% of the annual base salary. This bonus is subject to the applicable policies.

The Substation Engineer III / IV

The Substation Engineer III / IV is responsible for the independent planning, design, and execution of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. This role applies advanced engineering judgment to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant substation designs, while providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting Project Managers and Professional Engineers (PEs) in delivering high-quality projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and independently perform the design of physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding systems, lightning protection, control building layouts, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop and review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, panel layouts, and interconnection details.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and bills of material for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Perform and review engineering calculations, including grounding analysis, voltage drop, cable pulling, fault current, and related studies.
• Ensure project team applies engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Conduct technical quality reviews of design packages, identify discrepancies or constructability issues, and provide corrective guidance.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to Engineer I / II staff and designers, including review of work products and guidance on best practices.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and internal disciplines to resolve technical challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Identify potential project risks, design conflicts, or scope impacts and proactively communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders.
• Support client meetings, design reviews, and coordinate efforts as a technical subject matter contributor.
• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, calculations, and design records.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 3-8 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute substation design tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, schedules, and multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience designing medium and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
• Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, and NESC (ANSI C2) standards related to substation design.
• Experience in ground grid design using SES-CDEGS software.
• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior engineering staff.

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