Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer based in Tigard, OR. The role involves designing substations, assisting project management, and coordinating with stakeholders. Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and at least six years of relevant experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a robust 401(k) plan. Join a team committed to quality and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus.
• PE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of substations.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing projects.
• Coordinate specialized tasks with subject matter experts.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Commitment to quality and accuracy

Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles

Basic project management execution skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Project Engineer – Portland, OR (Tigard, OR).

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing best‑in‑class projects, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, training and mentoring design staff, ensuring project quality, and overseeing design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff. Coordinate specialized tasks with ECI’s subject matter experts in 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 of 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.
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals, applicability of codes, standards and design tools.
• Basic project management execution skills and ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry is a plus.
• PE license is preferred.
• Must be subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking.
• Occasional travel/driving required; subject to ECI’s auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Salary & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer.