Substation P&C Design Electrical Engineer/Designer

Job Summary 

POWER Engineers is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Designer with experience in substation protection and control (P&C) 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

The Substation P&C Design Electrical Engineer/Designer 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 the department goals, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.

• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high-voltage utility substations
• Perform detailed design, including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit, and cable sizing/routing, and selection of substation P&C equipment
• Occasional travel will be required

Required Education/Experience                                                                         

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, Associate’s degree, or equivalent technical education
• Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Must be able to take a written scope document and develop a detailed P&C substation design and drawing package using good engineering judgment and industry/client standards with minimal oversight
• Experience filling the substation P&C 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 and Word
• 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) is a plus
• Experience in 230kV through 500kV substation design a plus
• Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer) is a plus
• Experience performing P&C design in AutoCAD Electrical

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