POWER Engineers is currently seeking a senior level electrical engineer to work as a Substation Project Engineer in our Power Delivery Substation Specialty Services Department. This position reports to the Department Manager in our Portland, Oregon office but the employee may be based in any of our offices nationwide, and flexibility is available to work remotely.
ResponsibilitiesGrow and manage relationships with clientsProvide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced staff in substation project executionPerform and direct others in proposal development including development of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) specifications for HV and EHV substation projectsPerform and direct others in developing detailed technical specifications for major equipment such as circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches etc.Perform and direct others in the detailed design of HV and EHV utility substations for conceptual and detailed design including one-line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, construction cost estimates, and project schedulingEnsure POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal mannerPerform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple officesActive participation in POWER's Knowledge Management Program (KMP) and external organizations such as IEEE, CIGRE, etc.Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projectsRequired Education/ExperienceBSEE (BS in Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power system optionProfessional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain within one year10+ years of experience in utility substation designExperience in 15 kV through 500 kV physical and electrical substation design, and IEEE/ANSI standardsExperience in managing 5 or more people on a project teamExperience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrentlyStrong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnelLegally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorshipDesired Education/ExperienceExperience related to HVDC Converter Stations and FACTS is preferredExperience with and established positive relationships with local clientsAt 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/VisionPaid HolidaysVacation/Paid Sick LeaveVoluntary Life Insurance401KTelehealth Benefit covers all providersMaternity and Paternity LeaveNew Dads and Moms Benefit programFertility BenefitsGender affirming carePOWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
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