Substation Engineer

POWER Engineers, Inc
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2024 CLOSED ON 11/10/2024

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Substation Engineer
Job Summary

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Substation Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Portland office located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely from any mutually acceptable location.
Responsibilities
  • Adhere to client standards and processes while working independently and within a team to design complex utility substations
  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high voltage substations, including:
    • One-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams
    • Protection & Control, SCADA, communications
    • Physical layouts, sections/elevations, conduit and cable routing
    • Grounding, lightning protection, yard lighting
    • AC/DC systems sizing, control enclosure design, material lists
  • Participate in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs
  • Support proposal development, site visits, construction, project reporting, mentorship, and client relationships
  • Occasional travel
Required Education/Experience
  • BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), or BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering) from an accredited university, preferably with a power option
  • Knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering and electrical utility substations, equipment, and design
  • Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
  • Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Desired Education/Experience
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in utility substation design
  • Engineering Intern (EI) certificate, Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate, or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
  • Professional Engineering license (PE)
  • Experience in 230kV to 500kV systems adhering to IEEE/ANSI standards
  • Ability to lead project teams and manage personnel
  • Proficiency using industry software applications including Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office 365, Bentley ProjectWise/MicroStation, Autodesk Vault/AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical/Inventor, Spatial Business Systems Substation Design Suite, etc.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

We're committed to making this a great place to work by providing competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities
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