About this role
Job title: Electrical Substation Engineer
About the Role
The Electrical Substation Engineer will support the design and engineering of high voltage substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role focuses on developing comprehensive substation design packages that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility-scale substations in both greenfield and brownfield environments. This position is based out of our Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT offices.
What You'll Do
- Develop substation one line and three line diagrams that define system configuration, equipment ratings, and project scope.
- Design physical substation layouts, including equipment arrangement, bus configurations, grounding systems, and cable routing.
- Prepare detailed equipment specifications for transformers, breakers, switches, buswork, insulators, surge arresters, and auxiliary systems.
- Perform electrical engineering calculations, such as grounding grid analysis, ampacity studies, short circuit evaluations, and insulation coordination.
- Develop conduit and cable schedules, raceway designs, and interconnection requirements for substation equipment.
- Review vendor drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, and transmission line engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible substation designs.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning, ensuring design intent is maintained through energization.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of experience in electrical substation engineering for utility or EPC projects.
- Strong understanding of IEEE, NESC, and utility substation design standards.
- Experience with substation design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or 3D modeling platforms.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret and produce complex electrical drawings and engineering documentation.
Nice to Have
- (Not explicitly listed in the posting.)
Compensation & Benefits
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.