Senior Substation Project Engineer (Remote)

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer to work as a Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage relationships with clients
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced staff in substation project execution
• Perform and direct others in proposal development including development of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) specifications for HV and EHV substation projects
• Perform 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 scheduling
• Ensure POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices
• Active participation in POWER's Knowledge Management Program (KMP) and external organizations such as IEEE, CIGRE, etc.
• Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects

Required Education/Experience

• BSEE (BS in Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power system option
• Professional Engineering license (PE) or ability to obtain within one year
• 10+ years of experience in utility substation design
• Experience in 15 kV through 500 kV physical and electrical substation design, and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Experience in managing 5 or more people on a project team
• Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

• Experience related to HVDC Converter Stations and FACTS is preferred
• Experience with and established positive relationships with local clients

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities