Substation Engineer - V

Toth And Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Eight paid holidays

Company-paid medical and dental

401(k) with company matching and...

Discretionary bonuses

Paid Bonding Leave

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

FSA/HSA options

Education assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Toth And Associates in Portland, OR is seeking a Project Engineer V to lead major portions of electrical substation projects from kickoff through delivery, with travel up to 10%. The role centers on technical leadership, design deliverables, and strong client collaboration.

You will perform analyses, review drawings and calculations, mentor staff, and coordinate with project managers to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions for utilities and industrial clients.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 7–10 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Ability to lead technical execution with minimal oversight.
• Advanced knowledge of substation design principles and standards.
• Strong engineering judgment to assess risk and make sound decisions.
• Experience performing and reviewing complex calculations and design packages.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small-to-medium projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Serve as technical lead and primary engineering point of contact for project coordination with Project Managers, clients, and internal teams.
• Own the technical scope of work: develop and oversee substation physical and protection & control design deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of material.
• Apply and enforce applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) to ensure compliant and constructible designs.
• Identify project risks, design conflicts, and scope impacts; determine appropriate resolution and escalation.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses, including grounding, fault current, voltage drop, and related studies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and design packages prior to issuance; serve as Engineer of Record when licensed.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineer I–IV staff, including design reviews and development feedback.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain day-to-day client engineering relationships.
• Support client satisfaction and repeat business through high-quality technical delivery and communication.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Travel as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.

Skills

Technical leadership

Substation design

Engineering judgment

Engineering calculations

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Design tools

Client communication

Mentoring

SES‑CDEGS

Education

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

Tools

SES-CDEGS

Job description

Job Overview

Project Engineer V – Full‑time, Portland, OR.

Salary: $120,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year. Travel: up to 10%. Shift: Day.

Responsibilities

• Lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small‑to‑medium projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Serve as technical lead and primary engineering point of contact for project coordination with Project Managers, clients, and internal teams.
• Own the technical scope of work: develop and oversee substation physical and protection & control design deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of material.
• Apply and enforce applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI) to ensure compliant and constructible designs.
• Identify project risks, design conflicts, and scope impacts; determine appropriate resolution and escalation.
• Perform and oversee engineering analyses, including grounding, fault current, voltage drop, and related studies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and design packages prior to issuance; serve as Engineer of Record when licensed.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineer I–IV staff, including design reviews and development feedback.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Maintain day‑to‑day client engineering relationships.
• Support client satisfaction and repeat business through consistent, high‑quality technical delivery and communication.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Travel as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 7–10 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution of projects with minimal oversight.
• Advanced knowledge of substation design principles, standards, and engineering practices.
• Strong engineering judgment, including the ability to assess risk and make sound technical decisions.
• Proven experience performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations and design packages.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and project deliverables effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering design tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Expertise in medium‑ and high‑voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
• Advanced proficiency with substation design and analysis software (e.g., grounding analysis tools such as SES‑CDEGS).
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
• Experience leading client‑facing technical discussions and design reviews.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Company‑paid medical and dental coverage with buy‑up options
• 401(k) with 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

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.