Substation Physical Design Electrical Engineer/Designer
Job Summary
POWER Engineers is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer/Designer with experience in substation physical design to work out of the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Lake Oswego, Oregon, office. There are opportunities for remote, hybrid, or in-office working conditions. Employee is required to live within driving distance of the office.
Responsibilities
- Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high-voltage utility substations
- Perform detailed design of one-line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, AC service calculations, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, ground grid layouts, and details
- Occasional travel will be required
Required Education/Experience
- BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), Associate’s degree or equivalent technical education
- Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
- The candidate must be able to take a written scope document and develop a detailed physical substation design and drawing package using good engineering judgment and industry/client standards with minimal oversight
- Experience filling the substation design engineer role for multiple concurrent projects (brownfield and greenfield projects)
- Five (5) or more years of experience in utility substation design, as outlined above
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel, Word, and One Note
- Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech)
- 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
- Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Professional Engineering license (PE)
- Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design
- Experience with MicroStation (Connect or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer)
- Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech)
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 get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit 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