Senior Substation Design Engineer

Springfield, Oregon engineering firm, specializing in electrical engineering services in the industrial and utility fields, has an immediate opening for an experienced electrical engineer with a background in substation design. This is a full-time, professional position.

• Base salary,plus annual bonuses
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
• profit sharing
• paid time off
• 100% employer-paid medical
• dental and long-term disability insurance
• 50%+ employer-paid dependent insurance coverage

Company specializes in analysis, design, installation and maintenance of electrical power systems for industrial facilities (up to 600 MVA and 230 kV). Our work includes:

Design Services:

• Substation Design
• Protective Relaying System Design
• SCADA/Control System Design and Integration
• Electrical Distribution System Design (480V – 15kV)

Responsibilities :

• Perform a variety of assignments in the design of electrical systems for government and industrial facilities.
• Design of electrical distribution systems.
• Perform building lighting and load calculations.
• Prepare and develop designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment to assist in the selection of preferred options to meet our customers’ needs.
• Provide engineering support to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and requirements.
• Generate required documentation including, but not limited to, functional specifications (FS) to meet project requirements.
• Perform design, development and quality control activities to ensure the project meets the customer needs and specifications.
• Provide support to sales/estimators to include specification reviews, assisting with writing bids, responding to RFP’s, etc.
• Spearhead the project management process by walking jobs, communicating with customers regarding change orders, working with the Superintendent regarding job specific staffing needs, etc.
• Assist in the training and mentorship of junior-level engineers and other staff members.
• Work with the Purchasing Department in order to become familiar with organization and/or customer preferred parts and supplies.
• Follow and support the company’s safety and quality control programs and procedures.
• Perform other tasks, projects, assignments as required by the position.

Requirements:

• B.S.E.E., with interest in electrical power systems, from an accredited program.
• Licensed Electrical PE
• At least ten years of practical, senior-level, on-the-job electrical engineering experience , specifically in substation design.
• Proven, substation physical design including but not limited to bus configurations, grounding grid design and structural coordination.
• High voltage equipment knowledge including power transformers, circuit breaks, switch great, CTs/PTs, GSU’s.
• Knowledge of Protection and Control: relay coordination studies, protective relay settings.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, or similar substation automation protocols.
• Standards fluency: IEEE, NESC and utility-specific design standards.
• High level knowledge of Transmission and Distribution Voltage Class.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, accurate and professional manner, both in written and verbal format, and to represent the organization in terms of project management, customer service and leadership.
• Proven, successful leadership/management experience.
• Valid driver’s license, with good driving record.
• Experience with CADD/BIM design, Electrical Lighting Calculation programs, and Excel.
• Ability to work in the US, a valid driver’s license, strong desire to work in the Willamette Valley and the ability to pass a criminal background check required.
• The successful candidate must have a strong interest in power system design and…