Electrical Project Engineer II

McKinstry • Portland, OR

95d • $36 - $53

About The Position

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through renewables and energy services, engineering and design, construction and facility services. We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer II to join our growing Engineering and Design team in Portland, OR. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting our Distributed Energy Resources (DER) clients, working alongside internal partners and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all responsibilities of a Project Engineer I.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline required or equivalent work experience required.
• Three (3) years of experience in AutoCAD and Revit modeling preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in engineering design or related field is preferred. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.
• Engineering in Training Certificate required.
• PE required for Project Engineer II, not for Designer II.

Responsibilities

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Learns and follows McKinstry Engineering standards and procedures.
• Contributes to tasks on multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Manages own workload to deliver assigned tasks on time and in budget.
• Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
• Competent in electrical systems design, including load calculations, fault current calculations, solar PV design, general power design, general power distribution design and multi-discipline coordination.
• Understanding of medium voltage distribution systems, including feeder and transformer sizing, switching and protection calculations.
• Performs and shares knowledge in engineering calculations, design, and drafting tasks.
• Produces design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Pursues an understanding of the technical foundation of design activities and decisions.
• Performs coordination with internal team members and supports coordination with external team members.
• Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Investigates, evaluates, and troubleshoots existing systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees