Transmission Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a Project Engineer in Portland, OR to lead the design of new and upgraded transmission lines. You will work under a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to develop calculations, drawings, specs, and construction documents for power line facilities.

The role requires 6+ years in project/design engineering, strong communication, and knowledge of transmission engineering principles. PE preferred; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of project and design engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Teamwork ability and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to meet fast-paced project schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles and applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
• Basic project management execution skills and leadership of design personnel.
• PE license preferred.
• Subject to client-mandated drug and background checks; occasional travel/driving required.
• Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Create project scope documents.
• Perform finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software.
• Design structures and foundations, develop loading, framing, foundation, and plan & profile drawing sets.
• Produce staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits.
• Create material and construction specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in project planning and execution, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, drafters, and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Civil Engineering

Transmission engineering

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer – Portland, OR

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing, and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers, and industrials throughout the United States.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new and upgraded transmission lines, including material procurement and construction support through line energization. The candidate will work under the direction of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager to lead a project team in developing design calculations, detailed drawings, specifications, and other construction documents for power line facilities.

Responsibilities

• Create project scope documents.
• Perform finite element design modeling using PLS-CADD software.
• Design structures and foundations, develop loading, framing, foundation, and plan & profile drawing sets.
• Produce staking sheets, sag charts, and other construction exhibits.
• Create material and construction specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in project planning and execution, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, drafters, and support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Civil 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.
• Teamwork ability and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles and applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
• Basic project management execution skills and leadership of design personnel.
• PE license preferred.
• Subject to client‑mandated drug and background checks; occasional travel/driving required.
• Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Benefits

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

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.