Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers is seeking an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Boise, Idaho office. 

Responsibilities

The Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its goals of the department, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations including, but not limited to:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Station physical layouts
  • Sections/Elevations
  • Cable and conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Foundation plans and details
  • Structural plans and details
  • Control enclosure design and details
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Yard lighting plans
  • Bills of Materials
  • Site visits 
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• Occasional travel

Required Education/Experience                                                                                

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
• 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

• 3 months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis
• Minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design
• Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

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!

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