Electrical Substation Engineer

As an Electrical Substation Engineer I at OPPD, you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the district's power system by contributing to foundational substation engineering, system protection activities, and project execution. You will help carry out OPPD's mission of providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy. In this early-career role, you will apply fundamental engineering principles, learn how the power system is protected and operated, and build competency in protective relays, substation equipment, and design processes.

Work will include small projects such as relay replacement designs and supporting documentation for equipment modifications.

As an Electrical Substation Engineer I at OPPD, you will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the district's power system by contributing to foundational substation engineering, system protection activities, and project execution. You will help carry out OPPD's mission of providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy. In this early-career role, you will apply fundamental engineering principles, learn how the power system is protected and operated, and build competency in protective relays, substation equipment, and design processes.

Work will include small projects such as relay replacement designs and supporting documentation for equipment modifications.

• Support foundational substation design activities by preparing drawings, calculations, and documentation for relay replacements, equipment updates, and small facility modifications.
• Assist with basic analysis and troubleshooting of system protection and operational issues by gathering, reviewing, and organizing system data.
• Learn protective relay concepts and participate in training and quality reviews to develop design accuracy and technical competency.
• Contribute to project scoping discussions, including estimating, material identification, and schedule awareness under senior engineer guidance.
• Apply safety standards, engineering procedures, and regulatory requirements in all engineering deliverables.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Foundational understanding of electrical power systems and protective relays
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one
  ¿ line diagrams
• Ability to follow established processes and collaborate with senior engineers
• Foundational understanding of 3-phase power systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Familiarity with SCADA concepts and industrial control systems
• Exposure to automation logic or programmable devices
• Experience with relay event data or entry-level power system modeling
• Exposure to utility design or construction project workflows

• Office:
  Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
• Field:
  Work will be performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.
• Travel:
  Must be able to travel throughout the service territory and report to various locations in a timely manner as needed.

• Work will be performed in high traffic environments.
• Will work around energized high voltage electrical equipment.
• Will work in construction areas that present many physical hazards.
• Will work at heights.

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force…