Substation Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k), profit sharing and employee...

10 to 20 days annual vacation accrual

4.5 paid personal days and 7.5 paid...

Continued professional education...

Annual bonus

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) seeks a Project Engineer to lead design studies for new, upgraded, and expanded substations, coordinating with discipline groups and clients across the U.S.

The role covers material procurement, construction support, and commissioning through energization, with opportunities to mentor staff. Minimum requirements include a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of project/design experience, strong communication, and a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of project and design engineering experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork; ability to meet fast-paced project schedules.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of substations and upgrades.
• Coordinate with discipline groups and client stakeholders; manage design staff.
• Provide material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Oversee design engineers, drafters and support staff; ensure project quality and timely delivery.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Project engineering

Substation design

Client coordination

Team mentoring

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

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.

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 Range: $113,000 - $144,000 Annually

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• 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

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities. Visit our website at www.eciusa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer