Transmission Project Engineer

SupportFinity™; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm has an opening for a Project Engineer in Tigard, OR. The successful candidate will work under a Senior Engineer to lead a project team in developing design calculations and specifications for power line facilities. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 6 years of project experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include full health coverage, vacation, and professional education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project and design engineering experience or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles.
• PE license preferred

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines.
• Develop project scope documents and perform finite element design modeling.
• Assist in project management and oversight of design personnel.
• Assist PM with client coordination, QA and team oversight

Skills

Project and design engineering experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD software

Job description

Overview

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, 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 in Portland, OR. The successful candidate will work under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to direct a project team in the development of design calculations, detail drawings, specifications, and other documents for the construction of power line facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization.
• Develop project scope documents; perform finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software; engineer design of structures and foundations; develop loading, framing, foundation and plan & profile drawing sets.
• Create staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits; produce material and construction specifications; perform other design tasks as needed.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil 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; willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principals; expert understanding of applicable codes, standards, and design tools; basic project management execution skills; ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required and may be subject to ECI\'s auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future.

Salary, Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary commensurate with experience and education.
• Benefits include: 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.

Location & Company

Location: Tigard, OR.

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, and industrial facilities.

Job Details

Job type: Full-time

Job code: EX-4B50EEF3