Professional Electrical Engineer

Potelco • Tigard, OR

90d • $110,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states. We are proud to be working with some of the region's largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the construction or utilities industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Must be willing to travel, short-term.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
• Accurately and professionally represents Potelco with customers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• High-voltage powerline industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, sign, and seal pertinent deliverable documentation, including technical reports and construction drawings.
• Validate conductor sizing and system protection.
• Complete the transmission structure design process, including Field Investigations, 3-D Modeling utilizing PLS CADD, direct embed foundation design, completion of technical reports, and PE stamping of said project.
• Manage high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation construction/maintenance projects.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, subcontractors, or engineers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Communicate with clients to ensure projects comply with UTC deadlines and all applicable state administrative codes & requirements.
• Create all technical documentation templates that are transmitted to the clients per stated contract deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers to develop their engineering aptitude and enhance their technical knowledge.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree