Substation Senior Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has an immediate opening for a substation senior engineer in our Portland, OR office (physically located in Tigard, OR).

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications.
• Coordinate completion of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.
• Occasional travel required.

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of project and design engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals and applicable codes, standards and design tools.
• Basic project management execution skills and ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• Utility or merchant power industry experience a plus.
• Preferred: PE license.
• Disclosure: applicant may be subject to client‑mandated drug and background checks and must meet the requirements of ECI’s auto insurance carrier. Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) now or in the future.

• Salary commensurate with experience and education.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan.
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continued professional education reimbursement.

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S.

Full‑time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other status protected by law.