Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with stock ownership

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the conceptual, preliminary and detailed design of substations, including material procurement, construction support and energization.

The role requires coordinating across electrical, civil and transmission disciplines to deliver client-ready studies, drawings and specifications. A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of design experience are expected; a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; 6+ years of project and design engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning.
• Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of substations, including procurement, construction and energization support.
• Develop and deliver electrical, civil and communication design studies, drawings, exhibits and specifications.
• Coordinate with PM, mentor design staff, ensure project QA, and oversee design personnel.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project design

Team leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Design tools

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.

Responsibilities

ECI has an immediate opening for a project engineer. 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. A Project Engineer assists the Project Manager in the planning and execution of best-in-class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff. Project Engineers coordinate the completion of specialized tasks 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), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years' project and 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 PE license is preferred. The successful applicant must have an advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, be expert regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools, possess basic project management execution skills, and have the ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team. Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus. 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

Compensation Range: $113,000 - $144,000 Annually. Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits

• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer